Is Preschool Necessary?

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The paper examines an issue facing education today; preschool. The paper explains that the concept behind kindergarten has changed over the last two decades. There has been a shift from preschools that operated primarily as controlled play groups to educational settings in which children learn specific, if basic, skills. This paper discusses the societal role of kindergarten. The paper then examines several different perspectives on teaching in kindergarten, including those of the developmentally appropriate practice, the academic approach, the child-centered approach and the Montessori approach to the curriculum.

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"This paper discusses the societal role of kindergarten. It examines differing perspectives on teaching in kindergarten, including those of the developmentally appropriate practice, the academic approach, the child-centered approach and the Montessori approach to the curriculum. Do Educational Benefits Still Exist in Preschool? One issue facing education today is that of preschool. The concept behind kindergarten has changed over the last two decades. There has been a shift from preschools that operated primarily as controlled play groups to educational settings in which children learn specific, if basic, skills. For generations, young children have been sent to preschools, to prepare them for the rest of their academic careers. However, the question remains: is preschool necessary? Are there any benefits to children attending preschool? Do "disadvantaged" students who attend a preschool show any improvement over those who do not?"

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