The document summarizes the child-centered curriculum approach to education. It emerged in the 20th century based on the research of John Dewey and others who believed education should be centered around the child's interests, abilities, and needs. Key aspects included activity-based and project-based learning using various media. Strengths were engaging children as the focus of learning through experience rather than rote memorization. Weaknesses could include misinterpretations that fostered license rather than freedom, and criticisms that it ignored schools' role in perpetuating a society's values and traditions.