Developmental Psychology

Preschools:

Tobin et al (2009) filmed a day in different preschools. 

Differences in Class Size: 

• Japan had larger numbers of students - valued peer learning
• USA had smaller numbers of students - more teacher/student learning

Differences in how Conflict was Managed:

• Japan let children work it out themselves - to build harmony
• USA, teacher intervenes - to enforce rules and show social norms

Differences in what 'Success' meant:

• Japan believes effort and character mean success - preserving traditional values
• USA believes success comes from socialization to emphasize academics. 

Preschool as a Cognitive Intervention:

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