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Teaching Through Trauma: The Double Burden of Student-Teachers in Crisis (102381)
Session: On Demand
Room: Virtual Video Presentation
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
This study examines the psychological impact of the October 7th attacks on student-teachers at an Israeli teacher training college, highlighting their dual vulnerability as trauma survivors and classroom educators. Data from 469 education students revealed severe psychological distress: 70.4% experienced extremely severe anxiety, 61.2% extremely severe depression, and 60.4% extremely severe stress (DASS-21). Additionally, 54.2% met PTSD criteria (PCL-5). Student-teachers faced unique challenges, continuing their teaching practicum while experiencing clinical-level symptoms. They were expected to provide emotional stability to students in war-affected schools while managing their own untreated trauma. This crisis threatens both immediate educational quality and long-term sustainability of the teaching workforce. This presentation will detail key research findings demonstrating the severity and scope of trauma impact on future educators. Statistical analysis will highlight demographic vulnerabilities, exposure-response patterns, and the stark gap between clinical needs and available support. Based on this data, actionable strategies for embedding trauma-informed education throughout teacher training programs will be proposed. Core components of trauma-informed teacher education, including practical classroom strategies, self-care protocols and institutional support models, will be presented and discussed. The framework positions trauma-informed education not as crisis response but as essential infrastructure for educational sustainability in conflict-affected regions. Trauma-informed education moves beyond individual symptom management to foster collective resilience, preparing educators to recognize trauma manifestations, adapt pedagogical approaches, and maintain professional effectiveness while supporting both their students' and their own wellbeing during collective crises.
Authors:
Nissim Avissar, Kibbutzim College of Education, Israel
About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Nissim Avissar currently heads the resilience center at Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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