Although intense academic instruction is not a criterion for high-quality preschools, most childhood scholars concur that preschool teaching should be based on __________.

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Developmentally appropriate educational practice means that teaching methods, materials, and activities are tailored to the developmental level and individual needs of the children. This is an important consideration for effective and high-quality preschool teaching. The Socratic method and a strictly adhered-to Piaget model of readiness may not be appropriate or effective for young children. An instructional method that is as formal as the children understand may limit their natural curiosity and creativity.

Although Intense Academic Instruction Is Not a Criterion for High-Quality