Resources for preparing early childhood teachers to assist children in disasters: reflections on current events

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper revisits the 2019 JECTE Theme Issue entitled “Preparing early childhood teachers to assist children who are caught in disasters” in light of current world events. Unfortunately, since the publication of that issue, our world has been experiencing another type of disaster, the COVID-19 pandemic, thus revisiting and connecting the 2019 Theme Issue with our 2021 Theme Issue seemed especially helpful. More specifically, this article highlights some additional resources for teacher educators in the areas of 1) preparing early childhood teachers to meet children’s needs in disasters, and 2) utilizing educational technology with children and families effectively amid the current pandemic. Additional implications for early childhood teacher preparation are also provided.