This study investigates the importance for early years settings to have smooth, effective transition times. The main focus of this study is how using a variety of methods such as ‘songs, singing, counting’ etc can promote those smooth transitions from activities to the carpet area. The methodology design was used in two Foundation Phase classrooms to evaluate the effectiveness of using strategies during transition times. The strategies included were the use of music/songs, singing and lastly counting down from ten. Key words : Transitions, communication, behaviours, classroom management. Aims The aim of this research is to carry out a small-scale evidence based research project, to gain an insight into the issues regarding transition times. The key focus for this study is to investigate how using a variety of different methods such as ‘singing, chants, clapping your hands’ can improve and promote smooth transitions between activities to the carpet area in a Foundation Phase setting. The study also explores the background literature and research about how to gain effective transitions in a mainstream early years classroom. I chose to base my research on this particular issue as this is a topic area that interests me greatly. Over the 4 week period of teaching in this class I struggled with moving the students to the carpet area …show more content…
The school operates on two separate sites that are approximately half a mile apart. I will be carrying out my research at the infant school site, in the nursery classroom. The school identifies 20% of pupils as having additional learning needs. Around 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. There are very few pupils who come from ethnic minority backgrounds or speak English as an additional language. There are also no pupils who speak Welsh at
It's quite difficult transitioning from being the biggest to back to being the smallest. In eighth grade, you've finally become comfortable with your peers, the school, and even the teachers, and it's gone in a matter of a couple months. My perception of high school was extremely terrifying because it was an academy where I didn't really know anyone because it was slightly far. It seems so easy when you already know someone at the school because they can help guide you around, but to a zoning that's a twenty minute distance it's difficult. I expected the least, honestly. I knew that the halls would be packed, getting to classes would be confusing, and teachers would continuously give homework, but no one said it would be so much more. Moving
Whalley, M.E., and Allen, S. (2011). Leading Practice in Early Years Settings (2nd ed). Exeter: Learning Matters.
It is an educator’s job to embrace and acknowledge the rich diversity all the children collectively bring to the classroom, while understanding that the children do not need to be treated the same because they are not the same as each other, but be respected and accepted for their differences. Inclusion is an essential; plank in the broad platform of social justice and raising achievement is a goal which all educators much hold for their pupils, It is important that early year professionals are aware of all different ways in which society constructs (Neaum 2010) this involves taking account children’s social cultural and linguistic diversity and including learning style, family circumstances, location in curriculum decision making process so all children are recognised and valued (Nutbrown and Clough 2006)
When confronting change, individuals may face perceived fears and challenges. Many current middle schools do not address the needs of middle school students as they transition from elementary to middle school (Akos,2004; Eccles, Midgley, et al., 1993). School personnel understand the problematic transition students embark on when moving from one level of schooling to another. The transition from elementary to middle school may be particularly challenging because it often involves substantial school and personal change at a time when most students are experiencing cognitive, physical, social, and emotional challenges that occur in puberty and have been coupled
The final stage in the social development initiative. In this stage children are trying to find out how to do things alone. The preschool age child doesn’t want ...
The first 5 years are pivotal in a child’s life. What a child learns during this fundamental period will forever mold and shape them. It is a tremendous benefit that they have exposure to an excellent teaching staff. It would be desirable that all children could avail this resource. However, though that is idealistic, I hope my entry into the field improves the lives of the children I serve. It is my aim to meet this standard of excellence in guiding children to learn developmentally appropriate skills which will help them achieve a successful academic future.
I have chosen to do my case-study at a childcare center in Framingham. This center is owned by Staples Headquarters and run by childcare company Bright Horizons. They currently have 196 children enrolled which includes the following programs of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten. A vast majority of the children who attend this school have two working parents with college degree and a good career. Most families are Caucasian and a good majority are of Indian descent, all in all there are many diverse families that apart of this school. Parents of children who work at Staples enroll their children to this school because they received a discounted rate in addition to a great education. Families
Entering into a school social environment is a significant and foundational experience for children. Elementary age students must successfully transition from well-established, comfortable social interactions with caregivers to explicit and implicit social rules and interactions in a school environment. Being able to successfully make this transition with teachers and classmates is often key to a successful school experience (Dereli 2009).
For many students, Kindergarten is the first steps into an educational setting. Students in Kindergarten rang from five years of age to six years of age. The first experiences need to be friendly, open and inviting to all the wonders of the classroom not only through the teacher’s personality but in the classroom setting. The classroom is set up with a verity of centers to engage students to want to learn through exploring. Students in the Kindergarten class would greatly
Introduction Background: Teachers and administrators recognize what students need to acquire mastery in the classroom. In order to enhance their learning, students need the opportunity to take frequent breaks. Research has shown that when recurring breaks are given in the classroom, academic achievement improves (Jensen, 2000). Educators have observed more students with a positive attitude since these breaks have been implemented. As movement breaks occur within a classroom, teachers have witnessed more engaged students.
When someone walks into a preschool they will generally see a teacher sitting in front of a group of young children reading a story, or even children playing with toys or pa...
Yeboah, D.A. (2002). Enhancing transition from early childhood phase to primary education: Evidence from the research literature. Early Years, 22 (1), 51-68.
Methods, which provide this type of data, include; interviews, observations as well as focus groups. The advantages of using Qualitative methods such as those listed previously is that they can produce “an extensive base of knowledge” to complex areas of research (Ulin et el. 2005, p.9) such as children’s behavior in school. Another advantage is it will often take place in a natural environment, thus making participants more likely to be more truthful and ther...
In this practicum, I will discuss an interview that was done with a pre-k teacher, who teaches four and five-year old’s. I will also discuss an observation that was conducted in a pre-k classroom. The interview and observation focuses on assessing students learning. Which will include four developmental domains, language, social emotion, cognitive, and physical progresses.
For new students, regardless of whether they’re entering the toddler class or one of our older classes, the transition period generally takes several days. The length of time depends