1. The Bank
Street
Approach
Kreanne C. Pagdanganan
II-2 BECED

2. • cognitive theorist such as Piaget
and those who are concerned with the
development of age strength
• the ability to deal effectively with the
environment such as Freud and
Erickson.
• both intellectual and social-emotional
development
• synonymous with open educated

3. • help to understand what they
really know in more depth
• children's own experiences
are the bases of this approach
• curriculum must be remain
open and flexible

4. The Environment
• arranged into conventional interest
such as music, art, reading, science and
dramatic play
• area is clearly defined by the materials
it contains
• many of those materials are handmade
(e.g. books)

6. The Curriculum
• curriculum and functioning of the
classroom must be integrated
• based on unifying theme
• early experiences in this classroom are
designed to help children to master
their school environment
• learning is extended to the community

7. The Teachers
• relies on the abilities of the competent
teachers
• teachers role both teaching and guidance is
to recognize nuances in the children
• through their sensibility and to make
changes as to appropriate
• recognizes the importance of helping the
children to develop a strong sense of self

8. • teachers match the types and variety
of materials and experiences they
provide to children's changing needs
• understand young children's immature
control over their impulses and provide
rules that protect and build on positive
motivation rather than on arbitrary,
authoritarian control