Date of Award
Fall 2021
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Education
College
College of Education
Primary Advisor
Dr. Lisa Ciganek
Abstract
Nearly half of US children have experienced one or more types of serious trauma with rates continually increasing. Early childhood educators get a first-hand encounter with childhood trauma as it affects the learning and behavior of young students. Young children process their trauma differently whether that be through behavioral issues or a withdrawn demeanor. Building strong, positive relationships with students and creating a safe learning environment are practical methods used by educators when working with traumatized young learners, however there is much more to be done to best meet the needs of these students. This thesis emphasizes the detrimental effects of early trauma on brain development and education with an exploration of current literature. This qualitative study, involving a variety of stakeholders within early childhood education, reveals a notable need for an implementation of trauma-informed practices and professional development training within the early learning environment.
Recommended Citation
Castor, Daria M., "ESTABLISHING TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES WITHIN THE EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT" (2021). Selected Honors Theses. 150.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/honors/150
Included in
Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons