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Trade Review
"Jennifer Symonds book offers something for everyone involved in the transition process; teachers, administrators, parents and hopefully politicians. It reminds us all of the important part that school transition plays in the wellbeing of future adults and, hopefully, will rekindle enthusiasm for and interest in the transfer problem." - Professor Maurice Galton, University of Cambirdge, UK
"Understanding School Transition provides a most comprehensive, international review of this important area, complete with practical advice on what practitioners can do to support children’s wellbeing, motivation and achievement. […] Whatever your role in the transition process - teacher, parent, educator - you need to read this book to help students get the very best from their chances. It really gets to the heart of the matter and the in-depth discussion will help all concerned to really understand what goes on during this process." – Parents in Touch, UK
Table of Contents
Foundational Knowledge 1. School transition as a status passage 2. Psychological wellbeing What happens to children? 3. Stress and anxiety 4. Hopes, fears and myths 5. Parents 6. Teachers 7. Peers 8. Identity and self-esteem 9. Motivation, engagement and achievement 10. Vulnerable children How to help them 11. Interventions fro wellbeing 12. Research and evaluation 13. School transition leadership
