ERIC Number: EJ1435166
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1356-336X
EISSN: EISSN-1741-2749
Working with Trauma-Affected Young People in Secondary Schools: Exploring 'Self-Care' with Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers
European Physical Education Review, v30 n3 p511-526 2024
Working with trauma-affected youth in physical education (PE) can be a challenging and, at times, stressful and emotionally demanding process. Whilst little is known about how student trauma affects in-service teachers, even less is known about how it might impact pre-service PE teachers. The aims of this paper are therefore to (1) explore pre-service PE teachers' experiences of working with students affected by trauma, and (2) consider the potential implications of this for their well-being. Through an online professional learning programme, we worked with three distinct groups of pre-service PE teachers (n = 22). The workshops generated data through individual activities and group tasks that allowed participants to reflect on their experiences. Findings revealed that pre-service teachers had several encounters during their school-based placements with young people who may have experienced trauma. These experiences were felt by the pre-service PE teachers -- both emotionally and physically. Pre-service PE teachers were encouraged to develop self-care strategies; however, our participants indicated that this was not always easy to do. That said, pre-service PE teachers were able to describe some of the strategies they engaged with to take care of themselves and safeguard their own well-being. Many of these strategies were relational and involved spending time with others -- such as school colleagues (teachers and/or mentors) -- who were available to offer both practical and emotional guidance and support. Thus, our findings reinforce the importance of pre-service teachers learning about self-care and emotional regulation as part of initial teacher education courses.
Descriptors: Trauma, Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Teaching Experience, Well Being, Physical Education, Youth, Secondary School Students, Daily Living Skills, Faculty Development, Workshops, Reflection, Teacher Education Programs, Student Attitudes, Trauma Informed Approach, Online Courses
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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