Based on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of learning
Teachers as facilitators
High degree of specificity for content
Emphasis on active learning
Content and Language rich
Progression of skills and knowledge
Plan-do-review process
Low degree of specificity for pedagogy
Curriculum goals based in developmental continuum
Emphasis on alignment of learning academic skills and Common Core standards
Focused on the goals
Strong focus on content in science, math, literacy, and social-emotional
Intentionally promotes use of higher-order thinking
Key developmental indicators
Emphasis on foundational cognitive abilities such as self-regulation
Focused on the process of how children learn and develop
Emphasizes the learning environment, chidren's play, and child-initated activity
Develop self-regulation through socio-dramatic play
Child-centered curriculum
Validated through research
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Strong emphasis on a scope and sequence of subject matter content
