Current Situation and Solutions for Creating a Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Educational Environment and Preventing School Violence in Early Childhood Education Institutions
Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Trinh & Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
Abstract: This study assesses the current situation of building educational environment, the current situation of school violence in early childhood education institutions in Vietnam; identifies subjective and objective causes of that situation; and identifies favorable and unfavorable conditions. On that basis, the authors propose the following 06 solutions to improve the quality and effectiveness of creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming educational environment in Vietnam’s early childhood education institutions: Review and adjust policies relating to the establishment of a safe, healthy and welcoming educational environment in education institutions; Raise awareness and develop the capacity of administrators, teachers, and staff in early childhood education institutions to create a safe, healthy, and welcoming educational environment; Incorporate and combine content and knowledge about ensuring a safe, healthy, and welcoming educational environment, as well as the prevention of school violence and gender-based violence, into educational programs; Effectively manage and implement activities to create a safe, healthy, and welcoming educational environment in early childhood educational institutions; Improve the conditions of facilities and teaching equipment to ensure safety, health, and welcoming ness; Increase cooperation among schools, families, and the community.