James P. Comer - Comer School Development Program

The video discusses a child study center program initiated in 1968, focusing on child development as central to education, contrasting traditional methods that emphasize curriculum and assessment. The program highlights the importance of interactions between children and authority figures, aiming to foster developmental pathways for academic and life success. It stresses the need for educators to adopt a child development perspective, promoting ownership in implementing programs that enhance children's skills. Success stories demonstrate the program's effectiveness, while societal challenges in valuing relationships are acknowledged. The program aims to prevent social issues by integrating development and learning.

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