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Transitions

Convenors:

Sara Margrét Ólafsdóttir, University of Iceland, Iceland
Adrijana Visnjic-Jevtic, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Petra Büker, University of Paderborn, Germany

Purpose

To bring together international perspectives on transitions in early childhood to:

  • Promote the wellbeing of young children and their families
  • Support, share and disseminate SIG members’ research on transitions and related aspects
  • Explore and debate emerging research, professional practices and theories in relation to transitions
  • Contribute to debates about transitions in relation to the wellbeing of children and adults
  • Strengthen understanding of transitions for children and their families.

Report

Click here to view the 2024-25 report (pdf) Adrijana Višnjić-Jevtić, Petra Büker & Sara M. Ólafsdóttir
Click here to view the 2020-21 report (pdf) Sue Dockett & Helena Ackesjö
Click here to view the 2019-20 report (pdf) Sue Dockett & Helena Ackesjö
Click here to view the 2017-18 report (pdf) Sue Dockett & Helena Ackesjö
Click here to view the 2016-17 report (pdf) Sue Dockett & Wilfried Griebel
Click here to view the 2015-16 report (pdf) Sue Dockett & Wilfried Griebel

News & Events

transitions-position-statementThe Transition to School: Position Statement was developed by a group of international researchers, many of whom participate in the Transitions SIG. The document was launched internationally at the AGM by Sue Dockett, co-chair of the Transitions SIG. EECERA President, Chris Pascal and Board Trustee, Tony Bertram congratulated the Transitions SIG on the release of the document. It can be accessed at: http://www.csu.edu.au/research/ripple/research-groups/etc/.

 

 

The SIG are organising a hybrid SIG meeting at EECERA 2026 in Madeira on Tuesday, 25th August 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 (WEST).

More information to follow. For any questions regarding this or if you wish to book a place to attend, please contact the convenors.

Activities & Publications

See recent convenors’ reports for a list of projects and papers.

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