The science behind Discovery Driven Learning

A young girl using a magnifying glass to observe a yellow pencil in a classroom setting
At Bright Horizons, Discovery Driven Learning® is a research‑backed approach rooted in the work of early education pioneers such as Maria Montessori, John Dewey, and Jean Piaget—and informed by today’s most advanced research in brain development, child psychology, and early learning.

In this video, Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer at Bright Horizons, shares the scientific foundation behind our curriculum, highlights what the latest research reveals about how young children learn, and explains how educators intentionally support children’s cognitive, physical, and social‑emotional development.


 

A young girl using a magnifying glass to observe a yellow pencil in a classroom setting