Session 4.2 STREAM: Trauma-Aware Early Childhood Education and Care
Tracks
Track 2
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM |
| Meeting room P6 |
Overview
Plaza Ballroom
Details
STREAM: Trauma-Aware Early Childhood Education and Care
Welcome and introduction - Dr Lyra L’Estrange, Queensland University of Technology
Trauma-Aware Education in the early years - Dr Lyra L’Estrange, Queensland University of Technology
Speaker
Dr Lyra L'Estrange
Queensland University of Technology
Trauma-Aware Education in the early years
9:35 AM - 10:25 AMAbstract
In this interactive workshop, Dr Lyra L’Estrange will introduce key principles and showcase current work in trauma-aware early childhood education and care in Australia. Participants will be invited to collaborate. The guided discussion will focus on key points for developing a systemic approach to trauma-aware education in the early years and inform the development of national guidelines.
Biography
Dr Lyra L’Estrange is a senior lecturer in the School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education at QUT. Lyra’s research and teaching in trauma-aware education contributes to redefining support systems for children and adolescents living with the outcomes of complex trauma and significant adversity. Lyra uses her research experience in public health to translate trauma-informed principles into the education space, supporting learning and development and advocating for the wellbeing of staff and students. Lyra teaches undergraduate and post-graduate units in trauma-aware education and supervises several research students investigating trauma-informed practice across different contexts. She is currently leading research investigating trauma-informed pedagogy in tertiary education.
Session chair
Lyra L'Estrange
Queensland University of Technology
