Traumasensitive Education in Ireland: perceptions and experiences of educators working in alternative settings working with young people affected by adverse experiences or trauma

O’Donoghue, Gráinne (2022) Traumasensitive Education in Ireland: perceptions and experiences of educators working in alternative settings working with young people affected by adverse experiences or trauma. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study explored the experiences and perceptions of of traumasensitive education in Irel and . educators working in alternative settings The growing pervasiveness of adverse childhood experiences and trauma with young people presenting with increasing levels of EPMH issues study was undertaken to ascertain the awareness of this educators of the effects these issues can have. Underpinned by developmental theory of Maslow, Bowlby and Bronfenbrenner the seminal ACE study of Felitti and Anda and referring to the research study was designed to explore participants experiences of working with young people affected by childhood adver an interpretative phenomenological sity. Using approach this research presents the lived experience of teachers working with early school leavers. Th rough interviews with participants data was collected which enabled a rich narrative that learning environments in alternative supports literature on current sensitive supportive education settings. The study found that further professional d evelopment in trauma be beneficial to sensitive education, the impact of ACEs and trauma would educators. Provision of support for professionals engaged with living with the effects of ACEs is vital. Development of policy and p young people rogrammes is needed to support both students and educators working in a world with increasing pervasiveness of ACEs.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Teaching Personnel H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > Children > Child Development
Divisions:	Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning > Master of Arts in Educational Practice
Depositing User:	Clara Chan
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2022 10:58
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2022 10:58
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/5797

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