A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING A SUBSTANTIAL SOCIO-BEHAVIOURAL TRANSITION MODULE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Abstract

This is a conceptual framework in design and development of a substantial socio-behavioural transition module for young children. It aims to assist young children to sail smoothly from home to preschool. It also attempts to help preschool teachers to be well-prepared for a good start with young children. The transition into preschool is a significant milestone in young children’s lives. It marks a period of time when they are separated from familiar caregiver, routine and surroundings and placed into a new environment which is full of uncertainties. The socio-behavioural transition module focuses in four elements which are relationships (peers and teachers), rules, routines and remarkable moment using. These elements influence how young children adapt to the new environment in order to construct a sense of belonging throughout the transition process. It adopts the design and developmental research methodology for this module. This module is proposed to evaluate its effectiveness not only by preschool teachers but also by young children using the Mosaic approach in order to include their voice in the proposed research.