Implementing Trauma-Informed Pedagogies for School Change: Shifting Schools from Reactive to Proactive

The area of trauma-informed positive education (TIPE) is a recently emerging field in educational studies, focusing on students with unmet learning and social emotional needs. This study is the first longitudinal research to link professional learning and ongoing implementation of TIPE pedagogical practices to changed student perceptions of school and collective teacher efficacy over four years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The field of trauma-informed positive education (TIPE) is a relatively new area of study in the realm of educational research. Schools serving communities facing educational disparities often have a significant number of students who have been impacted by trauma, resulting in significant unmet learning and social-emotional needs. This groundbreaking study, the first in the Emerald Studies in Trauma-Informed Education series, is the first longitudinal research on trauma-informed positive education. It also marks the first study to establish a link between professional learning and the ongoing implementation of TIPE pedagogical practices and their impact on students' perceptions of school and collective teacher efficacy over a four-year period.

The authors of this book provide valuable examples of how schools implement TIPE and showcase case studies from two schools that were facing challenges in delivering learning and wellbeing outcomes for their students. Through these case studies, the authors explore how implementing TIPE pedagogical practices can lead to transformative school change. A primary focus of this research is on student well-being, collective teacher efficacy, and equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed in learning.

The case studies presented in this book will be of great interest to school practitioners and system leaders who work with students who are struggling to learn and are disengaged from school. By understanding the strategies and approaches employed by these schools, educators can gain valuable insights and practical tools to better support and engage these students, ultimately improving their educational outcomes.

In conclusion, the field of trauma-informed positive education is rapidly evolving, and this book serves as a valuable contribution to the literature. By exploring the link between professional learning, implementation of TIPE pedagogical practices, and student outcomes, it provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837970018