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Katz, Lilian G. – 1999
This Korean-language digest addresses the question of what young children should be learning that will best serve their development and learning in the long term. Two major dimensions of development--normative and dynamic--are explored, and four categories of learning goals are discussed: (1) knowledge; (2) skills; (3) dispositions; and (4)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Eskesen, Karin – 1995
Drawing upon the philosophy of several educational theorists and several educational approaches, this paper discusses the educational environment of Danish schools and preschools. Given the significant number of hours that children spend in schools, the importance of methods employed by the schools for the care and education of children is…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Documentation
Katz, Lilian G. – 1987
This digest discusses curriculum and teaching strategies for early childhood education which best serve children's long-term development. Two dimensions of development, normative and dynamic, are considered with respect to what children should be learning. Four categories of learning are identified, namely, knowledge, skills, feelings, and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Experiential Learning