Educational research has found few benefits of preprimary school nonpromotion; nevertheless, in many countries the practice remains quite common. The aim of this study is to extend knowledge regarding preprimary nonpromotion via investigation of a wide set of child and family characteristics deemed predictive and discriminative of different…

This paper is concerned with the inequalities experienced by mothers in the performance of educational care work for their children. It is argued that the caring work carried out by mothers at transfer to second-level schooling is shaped by their ability to activate the significant resource of emotional capital; a gendered resource involving…

The transition from school to tertiary study of mathematics comes under increasing scrutiny in research. This article reports on some findings from a project analysing the transition from secondary to tertiary education in mathematics. One key variable in this transition is the teacher or lecturer. This article deals with a small part of the data…

This article presents empirical research exploring adult students' transition to higher education (HE) through a program designed to enable that transition. Wenger's Communities of Practice theory has been applied to informal adult learning by Merriam, Courtenay, and Baumgartner (2003), who suggested its potential for understanding formal…

Children's learning involves, in the simplest terms, assimilating knowledge and understanding and acquiring skills though being, doing and feeling. This requires a connection at a personal level. Furthermore, learning is given to fluctuation determined by the needs of the individual and the requirements of the educational system. This research…

This interview with administrators of Taswork describes the workings of this youth transition project. Unemployed 16-21-year-olds are accepted into the program and paid a nominal wage to participate in community service projects, while remaining eligible for their unemployment benefits. (CH)

This literature review was commissioned by the Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department (SEELLD) from the Scottish Council for Research in Education Centre of Glasgow University. An implementation team was formed to explore the use of mentors to support client groups in their transition to post-school education, training, and…

A British project identified key factors for successful transition to work of people with learning difficulties: manager support, employment as a realistic goal, individualized training packages, and matching of learner interests and employment opportunities. Limited funding for transitional programs made partnerships and strategic planning…

The Starting School Research Project in Australia collected data from children, parents, and teachers to find out what they consider important as students start school--and how transition programs can help. A set of guidelines is provided for school programs that promote effective transition. (Author/MLF)

The transition process of young people with mental handicaps from secondary to postsecondary placements or employment are discussed. Drawing from the literature and service programs in Vancouver, British Columbia, new directions and promising practices are described. (Author/DB)

Describes a process of training for a transition economy in Uzbekistan. Looks at the problems encountered and offers keys to successful transition training. (JOW)

Studied strategies facilitating the learning of 1,329 international students making the transition to an Australian university during a 7-year period. Findings support the idea that curriculum redesign and a collaborative program integrating language and learning skills development with course content can benefit all students, and especially…

Highlights the ways in which immigrant children from the Chinese mainland are helped to assimilate into Hong Kong society. Discusses programs to meet the challenges of securing age-appropriate school placements; adjusting to a new education system and curricula; adapting to a new school and social environment; facing segregation, prejudice, and…

The transitional year program at the University of Toronto helps aboriginal Canadians prepare for admission to degree programs. A study of 22 program completers showed that it addresses some barriers to postsecondary education and increased self-confidence. Follow-up support in degree program is needed. (Contains 12 references.) (SK)

A survey of 116 London Open College Network programs found that 53% of enrollees in Access courses completed certificates; 51% progressed to higher education. Partial completers were often able to apply credits to higher education later. Subjects with the highest Access completion rates did not necessarily have the highest progression to…