ematically. Through review some important theoretical researches on transition in English, this article providesР prehensive understanding of transition. Furthermore, the discussion of Ecological and Socio- cultural per-Р spectives on transition can possibly facilitate transition researches and practices by offering important inspirations.Р These inspirations include: firstly, adequate attention should be paid to the ecosystem which children live in; sec-Р ondly, relations among the contexts should be strengthened; thirdly, the children's active involvement can not beР neglected; and lastly, transitions should be rooted in appropriate ecosystem.Р ; ;Р Key words the transition from early childhood settings to formal schooling ecological theory socio- cultur-Р al perspectiveР 本文责编:袁丽Р — 90 —