Author : Terri-Lynne Alston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (131 download)
Book Synopsis Preparing Students for Transition from Elementary to Middle School by : Terri-Lynne Alston
Download or read book Preparing Students for Transition from Elementary to Middle School written by Terri-Lynne Alston and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine how elementary and middle school principals', fifth and sixth grade teachers', and elementary and middle school counselors' perceptions of responsibility for transition planning differ. Fifty-seven elementary and middle school personnel participated in the study. Individual interviews with 12 participants provided additional insight of their personal perceptions. Results of the study indicated that principals, teachers, and counselors believed that planning, offering, and implementing transition activities are necessary to effect a smooth transition from elementary to middle school. The data revealed that participants believed middle school principals and middle school counselors should have primary responsiblity for planning transition activities. The data also indicated that participants agreed that the overall responsiblity to offer and facilitate transition activities belonged to both the elementary and middle schools. The research findings also suggested that when there is collaboration, communication and shared responsibility between elementary and middle schools, students are better prepared for a smooth transition to their new environment both academically and socially.