Out of the Classroom.

This article discusses the role of preschool teacher in treating children who have psychological problems. It is noted that teacher's knowledge of child growth and development is important to educational and therapeutic handling of children. However, the role of the teacher has not been portrayed as one of equality or dynamic participation. Today, most of the programs utilize the preschool as therapeutic tool which include the teacher and his activities as a central and dynamic entity. Throughout the history, there are four main approaches to the treatment of disturbed children.