Which constructivist approach advocates active learning and identifies 58 key experiences for preschool development and learning?

• A. Creative Curriculum
• B. Montessori
• C. Developmental Interaction Approach / Bank Street
• D. High/Scope Curriculum

Answer: (D)

Active, hands-on learning with a clear set of developmental goals is at the heart of this approach. The 58 key experiences provide a concrete roster of preschool development and learning targets that guide what teachers plan and children explore. In High/Scope, learning unfolds through a plan-do-review cycle: children plan what they want to do, carry it out, and then reflect on what happened, which keeps learning purposeful and rooted in real activity and social interaction. This creates a constructivist environment where knowledge is built through active engagement, problem-solving, and collaboration with peers and adults. For contrast, Montessori emphasizes self-directed work in a prepared environment with a strong independence focus; Bank Street’s Developmental Interaction emphasizes learning through social context but without the specific 58 experiences framework; and Creative Curriculum leans more toward teacher-guided thematic units. The combination of active exploration with a defined set of experiences and the plan-do-review process is what makes this approach the best match.