Critical Care: Bridging Trauma-Informed and Critical Practices for Just Educational Renewal and Repair

• In Event: Cultivating Critical Consciousness in Teacher Education

Abstract

This study is a critical integrative and systematic literature review that explores the role of care in implementing trauma-informed and critical educational practices. By focusing on the intersection of trauma-informed, critical, and culturally responsive frameworks, the research underscores the importance of nurturing caring relationships to foster holistic repair in classrooms. The review addresses how care is defined and conceptualized in teacher education, identifies factors influencing teachers' enactment of care, and highlights effective care practices. It also examines claims about preparing teachers to build caring relationships with diverse learners. The findings advocate for integrating trauma-informed, critical, and culturally responsive care into teacher preparation programs to create supportive and inclusive learning environments, promoting educational equity and renewal.

Authors

• Janell A. Miller, North Carolina State University

• Angela M. Wiseman, North Carolina State University