American Kindergarten
Dispatches from the First Year of School
Book • 2016
Susan Engel's "American Kindergarten" offers a deep exploration of early childhood education in the United States through observations and stories from various kindergartens.
Engel investigates the current state of kindergarten education, highlighting the balance between teacher-driven activities and the importance of play in fostering children's learning and development.
The book draws attention to the dramatic shift that children experience when entering kindergarten, where the emphasis often moves from play-based learning to structured academic instruction.
Engel examines the implications of this transition on children's intellectual and emotional well-being, questioning whether current kindergarten practices adequately support their cognitive growth and curiosity.
With rich descriptions and insightful analysis, "American Kindergarten" provides a critical perspective on the challenges and opportunities in early education today.
Engel investigates the current state of kindergarten education, highlighting the balance between teacher-driven activities and the importance of play in fostering children's learning and development.
The book draws attention to the dramatic shift that children experience when entering kindergarten, where the emphasis often moves from play-based learning to structured academic instruction.
Engel examines the implications of this transition on children's intellectual and emotional well-being, questioning whether current kindergarten practices adequately support their cognitive growth and curiosity.
With rich descriptions and insightful analysis, "American Kindergarten" provides a critical perspective on the challenges and opportunities in early education today.
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