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    Gitta Selva

    Manager, Behavioral Lab
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    Yale University

    165 Whitney Ave.

    New Haven, Connecticut 06511

    United States

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    Manager, Behavioral Lab

    Biography

    In fall 2024, Gitta Selva joined the Yale SOM as Behavioral Lab Manager. Previously, Gitta worked at the Yale Child Study Center from 2021 -2024. Her prior work experiences include Gesell Program in Early Childhood at Yale, New Beginnings Family Academy, and Queensland University of Technology in Australia. Gitta holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from New York University. In her free time, Gitta enjoys reading, traveling and spending time outdoors.

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    Education & Training

    BFA
    New York University, Communications (1993)

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    Research at a Glance

    Publications Timeline

    A big-picture view of Gitta Selva's research output by year.
    7Publications

    Publications

    2022

    • Teacher turnover and the classroom emotional climate in early childhood programs
      Reyes, C. R., Long, K., Selva, G., & Gilliam, W. S. (2022). Teacher turnover and the classroom emotional climate in early childhood programs [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy, Yale University.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research In Press

    2016

    • Critical service-learning: Promoting values orientation and enterprise skills in pre-service teacher programmes
      Iyer, R., Carrington, S., Mercer, L., & Selva, G. (2016). Critical service-learning: Promoting values orientation and enterprise skills in pre-service teacher programmes. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 46(2), pp. 133-147.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research

    2015

    • The impact of transformative learning in a critical service-learning program on teacher development: Building a foundation for inclusive teaching
      Carrington, S., Mercer, K. L., Iyer, R., & Selva, G. (2015). The impact of transformative learning in a critical service-learning program on teacher development: Building a foundation for inclusive teaching. Reflective Practice, 16(1), pp. 61-72.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research

    2014

    • Promoting self-determination for better health and wellbeing for adolescents who have an intellectual disability
      Carrington, S., Lennox, N., O'Callaghan, M., McPherson, L., & Selva, G. (2014). Promoting self-determination for better health and wellbeing for adolescents who have an intellectual disability. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 38(2), pp. 93-114.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research

    2013

    • Where is the play? Current kindergarten expectations unsubstantiated: Findings from Gesell Institute’s study of preschool children
      Guddemi, M., Fite, K., & Selva, G. (Fall 2013). Where is the play? Current kindergarten expectations unsubstantiated: Findings from Gesell Institute’s study of preschool children. IPA/USA e-journal, pp. 6-20.
      Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials

    2010

    2009

    • Taking a 'reality' check: Expanding pre-service teachers' views on pedagogy and diversity
      Ryan, M., Carrington, S., Selva, G., & Healy, A. (2009). Taking a 'reality' check: Expanding pre-service teachers' views on pedagogy and diversity. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 37(2), pp. 155-173.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research

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    165 Whitney Ave.

    New Haven, Connecticut 06511

    United States

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      165 Whitney Avenue

      New Haven, CT 06511