Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting

Hardiyanti Pratiwi; M. Irfan Islamy; Agus Riwanda

doi:10.17275/per.24.53.11.4

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Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting

Abstract

Bullying was a concerning issue among pre-schoolers within kindergarten settings, though its definition remained debated. This research’s aim is to uncover the forms of bullying, its causes, and impacts on children, as well as the intervention programs implemented by early childhood education teachers. This research engaged 87 teachers in anti-violence training, collecting data via bullying worksheets and interviews with 18 preschool teachers. The results showed that in early childhood education, verbal bullying involved the use of degrading words, while physical bullying included actions that hurt the victim's body. Relational bullying impacted social exclusion, whereas emotional bullying focused on hurting the victim's feelings. Internal causes included aggressive tendencies and low social values, while external causes included negative environmental influences and upbringing. Victims experienced depression, isolation, and learning disorders. The abuser might lose empathy, have difficulty forming relationships, and show aggressive behavior in the future. Teachers communicated openly with perpetrators and victims to help understand the root causes of behavior and provide emotional support. Follow-up actions taken by early childhood education institutions included counseling, developing empathy and social skills, strengthening positive values, and creating a safe environment. Parental involvement through education and open communication was also an important factor in creating a conducive environment for positive child development and preventing bullying.

Keywords

Anti-Violence Education, Bullying, Early Childhood, Intervention, Teacher-Parent Collaboration

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Educational Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Hardiyanti Pratiwi
0000-0001-7942-9464
Indonesia

M. Irfan Islamy
0000-0001-6203-647X
Indonesia

Agus Riwanda ^*
0009-0009-9444-5222
Indonesia

Early Pub Date

July 14, 2024

Publication Date

July 7, 2024

Submission Date

September 14, 2023

Acceptance Date

May 20, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 11 Number: 4

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https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.53.11.4

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Pratiwi, H., Islamy, M. I., & Riwanda, A. (2024). Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting. Participatory Educational Research, 11(4), 140-159. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.53.11.4

AMA

1.Pratiwi H, Islamy MI, Riwanda A. Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting. PER. 2024;11(4):140-159. doi:10.17275/per.24.53.11.4

Chicago

Pratiwi, Hardiyanti, M. Irfan Islamy, and Agus Riwanda. 2024. “Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting”. Participatory Educational Research 11 (4): 140-59. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.53.11.4.

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Pratiwi H, Islamy MI, Riwanda A (July 1, 2024) Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting. Participatory Educational Research 11 4 140–159.

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[1]H. Pratiwi, M. I. Islamy, and A. Riwanda, “Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting”, PER, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 140–159, July 2024, doi: 10.17275/per.24.53.11.4.

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Pratiwi, Hardiyanti - Islamy, M. Irfan - Riwanda, Agus. “Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting”. Participatory Educational Research 11/4 (July 1, 2024): 140-159. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.53.11.4.

JAMA

1.Pratiwi H, Islamy MI, Riwanda A. Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting. PER. 2024;11:140–159.

MLA

Pratiwi, Hardiyanti, et al. “Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting”. Participatory Educational Research, vol. 11, no. 4, July 2024, pp. 140-59, doi:10.17275/per.24.53.11.4.

Vancouver

1.Hardiyanti Pratiwi, M. Irfan Islamy, Agus Riwanda. Fostering Safe Schools: Empowering Educators and Parents in the Fight Against Violence in Early Childhood Education Setting. PER. 2024 Jul. 1;11(4):140-59. doi:10.17275/per.24.53.11.4

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