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Peer reviewedKatz, Lilian G. – Young Children, 1993
Proposes replacing the term child-centered with child-sensitive to indicate more accurately the major role of teachers in determining the curriculum and activities offered to young children. In contrast to the laissez-faire, child-indulgent approach of many child-centered programs, a child sensitive approach would encourage teachers to capitalize…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Discovery Learning
