Education for Young Children Living in Poverty: Child-initiated Learning or Teacher-directed Instruction?.

Schweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Education for Young Children Living in Poverty: Child-initiated Learning or Teacher-directed Instruction?

Schweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P.

Elementary School Journal, v89 n2 p213-25 Nov 1988

Presents evidence that high-quality early childhood programs can partially offset negative effects of childhood poverty and produce modest but definite benefits in children's education and early adult socioeconomic experience. Contrasts different types of early childhood programs and favors those focusing on child-initiated learning. (RH)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness, Social Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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