Module 2: Transition

Learning Objectives

    • Explain what is meant by intentional activities to support planning before, during and after the transition.
    • Use a decision-making process to help a child and family be prepared for and adjust to a new environment.

 

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Select a step from the 5-Step Learning Cycle to view the description.

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 1, learners watch videos portraying the real world dilemma of childs transition to preschool viewed through the eyes of both the family and the receiving teacher. Learners are asked to describe the dilemma in an activity following the videos.

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 2, learners use a tool called PICO to turn the dilemma  in Step 1 into an answerable question. The activity helps learners create a focused question that is answerable through research.

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 3, learners are presented with relevant sources of general evidence to consider in answering the question they posed in Step 2. Transition Practices are an intentional set of activities that promote communication between sending and receiving practitioners, engage families in collaborative planning, and support the preparation and adjustment of children and families to a change in settings or programs. Handouts of evidence are provided on research and policies related to transition. Learners listen to audio clips of practitioners and families sharing experience-based knowledge on transition. Activities for learners to check their knowledge are provided throughout this Step.

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 4, learners listen to audio perspectives of those involved in the dilemma to gain an understanding of their contexts. In an activity, they integrate the general evidence from Step 3 with perspectives and contexts unique to the dilemma in Step 1 to make an informed decision. Finally, learners are introduced to planning and implementation. Learners are asked to complete a Transition Plan in the culminating activity.

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™

In Step 5, learners consider ways to evaluate the decision to use the practice.  Learners determine:

  • if the intervention was implemented, and
  • if the intervention was effective.

Handouts are provided showing sample assessment methods.

Dilemma

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 1, learners watch videos portraying the real world dilemma of childs transition to preschool viewed through the eyes of both the family and the receiving teacher. Learners are asked to describe the dilemma in an activity following the videos.

Question
5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 2, learners use a tool called PICO to turn the dilemma  in Step 1 into an answerable question. The activity helps learners create a focused question that is answerable through research.
Evidence

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 3, learners are presented with relevant sources of general evidence to consider in answering the question they posed in Step 2. Transition Practices are an intentional set of activities that promote communication between sending and receiving practitioners, engage families in collaborative planning, and support the preparation and adjustment of children and families to a change in settings or programs. Handouts of evidence are provided on research and policies related to transition. Learners listen to audio clips of practitioners and families sharing experience-based knowledge on transition. Activities for learners to check their knowledge are provided throughout this Step.

Decision

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™In Step 4, learners listen to audio perspectives of those involved in the dilemma to gain an understanding of their contexts. In an activity, they integrate the general evidence from Step 3 with perspectives and contexts unique to the dilemma in Step 1 to make an informed decision. Finally, learners are introduced to planning and implementation. Learners are asked to complete a Transition Plan in the culminating activity.

Evaluation

5-STEP LEARNING CYCLE™

In Step 5, learners consider ways to evaluate the decision to use the practice.  Learners determine:

  • if the intervention was implemented, and
  • if the intervention was effective.

Handouts are provided showing sample assessment methods.

Activities & Guides

Step 1: Dilemma

Activity 2.1a: Describe the dilemma  Word document

•  Activity Guide 2.1a: Describe the dilemma [Level-Intermediate]

Step 2: Question

Activity 2.2a: Turn the dilemma into an answerable question  Word document

Step 3: Evidence

Activity 2.3a: Review Tamiya’s transition profile  Word document

Activity 2.4a: Describe a home visit  Word document

•  Activity Guide 2.4a: Describe a home visit [Level-Intermediate]

Activity 2.5a: Identify physical supports for Tamiya  Word document

Activity 2.6a: Develop an individual phase-in transition days plan  Word document

Activity 2.7a: Describe a welcoming environment  Word document

Activity 2.8a: Apply the research to practice  Word document

Activity 2.9a: Consider the transition policy  Word document

Activity 2.10a: Listen to experience-based knowledge  Word document

Step 4: Decision

Activity 2.11a: Consider the unique contexts  Word document

Activity 2.12a: Use evidence-based practice decision-making  Word document

Activity 2.13a: Identify activities to support transition  Word document