Transition from one phase of education to another is inevitable. Sometimes it is a "seamless" experience, but more often than not continuity, and progression in learning are casualties of the process. For "gifted and talented" learners, the potential for problems is substantial. Here is an account of the early stages of an attempt to investigate,…

This article has three purposes. First, it presents findings from a study of student retention and dropout in Cambodia, as pupils transition from primary to lower secondary school. Second, it aims to understand from an in-depth, emic perspective the dynamics of this process and the challenges that individual families and their students face around…

Primary-secondary transition can be a period of extreme anxiety for some children, with lowering of self-esteem and confidence. Creative drama has been reported to enhance self-esteem and confidence. This paper explores the possibility of using drama to facilitate successful transition. It focuses on secondary datasets from six primary schools in…