The effect of trauma on student's learning in post genocide secondary school in Rwanda, a case of Kabuga high school

2.8.1.5. Effects of trauma on the ability to learn

A traumatic event can seriously interrupt the school routine and the processes of teaching and learning. There are usually high levels of emotional upset, potential for disruptive behaviour, or loss of student attendance unless efforts are made to reach out to students and staff with additional information and services. Students traumatized by exposure to violence have been shown to have lower grade point averages, more negative remarks in their cumulative records, and more reported absences from school than other students. They may have increased difficulties concentrating and learning at school and may engage in unusually reckless or aggressive behavior.

The involvement of the school is critical in supporting students through the emotional and physical challenges they may face following an exposure to a traumatic event.

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