All Change!
Best practice for educational transitions
Published on 28. February 2025
116 pages
978-1-040-37278-4 (ISBN)
Description
Examines transitions within education - between year groups, key stages and schools - and how they can be managed and supported for the maximum benefit of the pupil. There is recognition that educational experiences can have a profound impact on both employability and future well-being.
Beneath the political rhetoric is the need for a deepened understanding of how to develop lifelong learners, who can react positively to change and who can think critically, reflectively and independently. Supporting and managing transitions within the educational system lies at the heart of this and is therefore vitally important for all pupils.
Drawing upon theory, the book provides examples of practical strategies supported by real life case studies from both working practitioners and key stakeholders including pupils and parents. These raise awareness of both challenges and good practice, while also providing key opportunities for different sectors to learn from one another.
Beneath the political rhetoric is the need for a deepened understanding of how to develop lifelong learners, who can react positively to change and who can think critically, reflectively and independently. Supporting and managing transitions within the educational system lies at the heart of this and is therefore vitally important for all pupils.
Drawing upon theory, the book provides examples of practical strategies supported by real life case studies from both working practitioners and key stakeholders including pupils and parents. These raise awareness of both challenges and good practice, while also providing key opportunities for different sectors to learn from one another.
Reviews / Votes
"This wonderful book makes a most valuable and welcome contribution to our understanding of this critical aspect of education. It explores the long-lasting effects of transitions on individuals, combining key theories of transition with the perspectives of learners, parents/care-givers and practitioners. The reader-friendly structure supports readers...with helpful recaps, recommendations, reflective questions and suggested further reading...Practical, evidence-based examples for consideration by educational settings are included to support educators to develop inclusive, effective approaches to transition."Lisa TaylorDirector of Initial Teacher Education, University of South Wales
"This is a concise, rich text that examines transition from various theoretical perspective and includes the voices of learners, parents/carers and practitioners. The authors make subtle and effective links to theory throughout the book and draw upon relevant literature to explain the importance of understanding the transition process in a more holistic way rather than a one-off event...... A great little read!"
Dr Alyson LewisResearch Officer - Welsh Government
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
7,86 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-37278-4 (9781040372784)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
01/2021
1st Edition
Critical Publishing Ltd
€36.10
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Person
Rhiannon Packer worked at the University of South Wales for nearly 14 years and is now based at Cardiff Metropolitan University - so understands how the transition from one institution to another can be a huge upheaval, despite the many similarities. Before entering higher education she worked as a secondary school teacher, including roles as Head of Year and Acting Head of Department, as well as undertaking research for a PhD.
Content
1. Introduction - Why read about transition? 2. Theories of transition 3. Vulnerable transitions 4. Lessons in Listening 1: The Learner's Voice 5. Lessons in Listening 2: Giving voice to the Learner's Support System 6. Practitioner Discourse: Preparing for and supporting Transition 7. Ideas from abroad - transitions elsewhere 8. Conclusion
