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ERIC Number: EJ1276091
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0196-786X
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Early Childhood Educators' Perspectives on Early Childhood Settings and Collaborations to Promote Kindergarten Transition
Yamauchi, Lois A.; Chapman de Sousa, E. Brook
Professional Educator, v43 n1 p100-113 2020
Previous research indicates that many children have difficulty transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, which may be attributed to differences between the two settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate preschool and elementary school educators' perceptions of the similarities of and differences between the two types of settings and their perceptions of how preschool-elementary collaborations could facilitate young children's transition to kindergarten. Sixteen early childhood educators from elementary and preschool settings were interviewed. All educators saw more differences compared to similarities between the two settings. For example, they viewed elementary school as more focused on academic domains. Educators noted that the elementary school curriculum and flow of day was generally more structured and that preschools tended to promote greater family engagement. Participants suggested that by engaging in joint activity together, these two groups of educators could learn about each other's institutions and find ways to facilitate kindergarten transition.
Truman Pierce Institute. 1463 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5218. Tel: 334-844-4488; Fax: 334-844-5785; e-mail: educate@auburn.edu; Web site: http://wp.auburn.edu/educate/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Hawaii
Grant or Contract Numbers: S362A110016