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[quote=kkastorf]I don't think its accurate to call it unstructured. Its actually more structured than some or most "Free Play" or "Play-Based" centers. Students typically have their choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options, are allowed a lot of uniterrupted work time, and learn primarily through manipulating materials rather than direct instruction. If you visit a classroom, it does sometimes look like the children are entertaining themselves, but obviously a lot of thought has been put into which options to offer the children, how the options are structured to move individual children from one skill to the next, etc. And, if the center is well-run, the teachers are free to give children individual attention. I would describe it as a good option for a child who DOES need structure, but is not inclined to learn by listening and discussing. It would probably not be a good fit for a child who is not very self-motivated but is good at looking and listening.[/quote]
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