[To explore the transition from the early years foundation stage to key stage one]

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of transition in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on educational transition and its relation with cognitive acceptance and development of children. The research also analyzes many aspects of how children and students make attempts to keep everything curious and tries to gauge its effect on students dealing with transitional issues in the area of education. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for the problems and concerns associated with transition and try to describe the overall effect of transition on cognitive development of children.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement1

Research Aims and Objectives2

Significance of the Study2

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW3

Introduction3

Students: the stakeholders in transition4

Teacher's effect on student achievement8

Administrators' transformational roles: Being in year 111

Capacity building and teacher empowerment13

Teachers' collaborative roles in professional learning communities16

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY22

Research Design22

Email Contacts with Questionnaires22

Data analysis23

Research Ethics25

Literature selection criteria25

Search technique25

Keywords used25

Theoretical framework26

Research instruments26

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS27

Teachers: the key to success27

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION36

Recommendations and Further Research39

REFERENCES41

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

'Seek knowledge from the cradle to grave'

Background of the Study

Education and changes in education has been a significant and important constituent for the development of any individual in any given context. Ranging from a personal to professional to a practical take on life, education and changes in the area can bring changes in our thought process, learning and overall thinking patterns.

With each passing time, we tend to learn and develop, becoming better or worse than more, depending upon the kind of exposure that each individual, in their given capacity, can absorb.

The overall changes prevalent in the area of education, going from one standard of learning to another, symbolizes a transition, where previous learning sessions either become different or completely change the kind of learning session coming from another.

In the case of children learning and grooming, the kind of learning platform and technique tends to make way, transiting from play-based to a more structured, align, focused and concentrated study approach, with teachers and students both working together towards the common goal of learning and education.

Problem Statement

For the purpose and objective of tailoring and crafting this research study, our problem statement is “to explore the transition from the early years foundation stage to key stage one”.

Research Aims and Objectives

Our research aim undertaken shall to highlight and identify each person's role in aiding the transition for the students involved in the process of education and ...