The ambiguity of the transition to primary school: reconceptualising it as a multi-dimensional unity DOI
Junqian Ma

Oxford Review of Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024

The term 'transition to primary school' is widely used in contemporary research, yet its meaning remains ambiguous due the varied and often inconsistent definitions applied it. This paper reconceptualises transition school through three key steps. Initially, it contrasts prevalent conceptualisations: as a 'milestone', an 'event', 'process', ultimately arguing that conceptualising process more appropriate. Subsequently, critically reviews studies treat process, identifying both existing promising research focuses. Finally, dynamic, multidimensional unity, where individual, collective, educational dimensions dialectically influence one another. new framework provides integrative understanding of transition, offering foundation for aligning relevant practices across various dimensions.

Язык: Английский

Why did Koby become an ‘accepted player’ but Colin become a ‘violent player’? A qualitative study of children’s play during the transition to school DOI
Junqian Ma

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 14, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The ambiguity of the transition to primary school: reconceptualising it as a multi-dimensional unity DOI
Junqian Ma

Oxford Review of Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024

The term 'transition to primary school' is widely used in contemporary research, yet its meaning remains ambiguous due the varied and often inconsistent definitions applied it. This paper reconceptualises transition school through three key steps. Initially, it contrasts prevalent conceptualisations: as a 'milestone', an 'event', 'process', ultimately arguing that conceptualising process more appropriate. Subsequently, critically reviews studies treat process, identifying both existing promising research focuses. Finally, dynamic, multidimensional unity, where individual, collective, educational dimensions dialectically influence one another. new framework provides integrative understanding of transition, offering foundation for aligning relevant practices across various dimensions.

Язык: Английский

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