The developmental interaction approach advocates for a child centered philosophy, which believes that children are active and engaging learners, explorers and experimenters who benefit from a diverse curriculum. The Bank Street Model promotes for the emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of children. They use a wide variety of open ended materials in the class and teachers are seen as facilitators of learning. The teachers do not intend to teach a whole lot of concepts, but they help build on the child’s existing knowledge. The school is considered an essential and integral part of the child’s life. It is a place where he learns to ask questions, satiate his needs and experiment with things around him. With their numerous interactions
