What are the most recent trends for kindergarten? Name the competing interests and how these get “played out” in kindergarten programs
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
Recent kindergarten trends are toward more academics and a longer day. Competing interests are (1) preparing for academic learning versus (2) holistic planning for social-emotional, physical-motor, and intellectual learning.?
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