Maximising the moment from preschool to school: The place of multiliteracies and ICT in the transition to school

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Harrison, Catherine Anne, Lee, Libby, O'Rourke, Maureen and Yelland, Nicola. (2009). Maximising the moment from preschool to school: The place of multiliteracies and ICT in the transition to school. The International Journal of Learning.
AuthorsHarrison, Catherine Anne, Lee, Libby, O'Rourke, Maureen and Yelland, Nicola
Abstract

This paper outlines the results a three year national research project which investigated a pedagogy for multiliteracies and ICT in early childhood education in disadvantaged communities. The results of the study indicated that the integration of ICT and a multiliteracies framework enabled teachers in preschools and the first year of school to build on the strengths and lived experiences of children to plan for effective learning outcomes and support the positive transition to school.

KeywordsEarly Years; ICT; Multiliteracies; Pedagogy; Transition to School
Year2009
JournalThe International Journal of Learning
PublisherCommon Ground Publishing
Page range465 - 474
Research GroupSchool of Education
Place of publicationChampaign, Illinois, United States of America
EditorsJ. A. Kentel and A. Short
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