Abstract
M.Ed. (Psychology of Education)
It appears that not much research has been done in the field regarding separation
anxiety suffered by school beginners. The current political developments towards a
fair multicultural education will cause a far greater (increased) emergence of this
phenomenon as schools are now confronted with a mixture of different cultures and
creeds with (overly concerned parents).while separation anxiety is manifested in the
young school beginners.
Due to this increased exposure and subsequent increased child anxiety. this study is
designed to identify the root causes of this anxiety. and provide guidelines for an
education programme for parents and teachers to identify and counteract this problem.
The investigation into the causes and characteristics of separation anxiety was
undertaken by means of studying literature. existing case studies and material related
to the subject matter. Insight derived from practical teaching experience and the
literature available was so adapted and refined to set guidelines and identify
characteristics for a programme that would assist the parents and teachers to identify
and through corrective action overcome and / or eliminate this problem...