Early Childhood Education Students Focus on Preventing Violence Against Children

Cases of violence against children, both physical and verbal, remain a serious concern in the education sector. As future educators, students of the Early Childhood Education program are now being trained through courses and workshops focused on child protection and violence prevention. The initiative ensures that every child has the right to grow in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment.

Through lectures and interactive discussions, students learn to identify various forms of abuse—including subtle ones like teasing, emotional neglect, or excessive academic pressure. They are also trained in positive communication techniques and empathetic classroom management strategies to build safe and supportive learning spaces.

Beyond theory, students participate in field training at preschools to observe how professional teachers manage behavior without physical punishment. They practice using positive reinforcement methods such as praise, choice-giving, and logical consequences. These experiences aim to cultivate patient, compassionate, and effective educators.

Lecturers and child protection experts emphasize that these skills are vital to establishing a healthy school culture. Teachers who recognize signs of violence can intervene early and prevent long-term harm. Understanding child psychology and the power of empathy allows teachers to become both protectors and role models.

Through this violence-prevention program, early childhood education students are expected to become empathetic, professional educators dedicated to safeguarding children’s rights. Early education is not just about teaching—it is about protecting, nurturing, and shaping children’s character with love.