Lessons Learnt on the Transition from Preschool to Primary School in Mexico.

Garcia-Cabrero, Benilde; Urbina Garcia, Angel; Myers, Robert G.; Ledesma-Rodea, Anisai; Rangel-Cantero, Maria Andrea

Abstract

This chapter showcases some of the pioneering studies conducted in Mexico that explored how transition from preschool to primary school is experienced by different stakeholders within the socio-political context of Mexican education. Overall, the Mexican education system seems to offer limited continuity between the preschool/kindergarten and the primary school with important implications for children’s personal development and school transition. Longitudinal studies reveal that intervention programs informed by international research seem to support positively the development of children’s skills having a long-term effect. Cross-sectional intervention programs seem to help children develop interpersonal and academic skills that help them navigate this transition. Some parents, teachers, and headteachers seem to recognise the importance of this period of change; however, they do not seem to deploy effective strategies to support this change. Implications of Mexican educational policies during this transition are discussed.

Citation

Garcia-Cabrero, B., Urbina Garcia, A., Myers, R. G., Ledesma-Rodea, A., & Rangel-Cantero, M. A. (2022). Lessons Learnt on the Transition from Preschool to Primary School in Mexico. In A. Urbina-Garcia, B. Perry, S. Dockett, D. Jindal-Snape, & B. Garcia-Cabrero (Eds.), Transitions to School: Perspectives and Experiences from Latin America (67-86). (1). Springer

• Acceptance Date: Mar 1, 2022
• Publication Date: Jul 30, 2022
• Deposit Date: Apr 1, 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 67-86
• Series Title: International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development.
• Series Number: 37
• Series ISSN: 2468-8746
• Edition: 1
• Book Title: Transitions to School: Perspectives and Experiences from Latin America.
• Chapter Number: 4
• ISBN: 9783030989347
• Keywords: Transition to School; Preschool Transition; Latin America
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3959430
• Publisher URL: https://link.springer.com/book/9783030989347