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Click on the links below to get to the databases.

Note: Most articles on Index New Zealand are not fulltext.

Once you have an article on Index New Zealand that you want to read, search the Library catalogue for the journal the article is printed in.

Different assignments require the examination of different sorts of early childhood transitions. Below are some starting points.

You may need to look through a few articles to find ones useful to you.

Remember, for EDED349, you do not need to find the "perfect" article, but rather articles generally related to the topic.

*You need your UC Network login details to access the databases, where you will find articles.

*Think about applying a limit for peer reviewed articles when searching.

*Articles are listed newest first.

If you are having difficulties, remember to review the course outline and assignment criteria.

You can also ask your lecturer for more information.

The "Ready Web" database mentioned in your course reader is available here.

Use the Catalogue Keyword Search (top left) for books

Search for

Readiness for school

or

Early childhood transitions

Note: the literature supporting this topic is somewhat scarce

Try this ERIC search:

(early childhood or pre*school or kindergarten) and transition* not school

Try this Education Research Complete search:

(early childhood or pre*school or kindergarten) and transition* not school

Try also routine*

Try this INDEX NEW ZEALAND search 

Early childhood and transition?

We welcome suggestions for search terms we haven't yet discovered.

You can email suggestions to education@libr.canterbury.ac.nz