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Gitta Selva

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Gitta Selva joined the Yale Child Study Center in summer 2021 as Communications Manager at the Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy. In March 2023, Gitta transitioned to Program Administrator at the Autism Center of Excellence. 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 traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband, son, and daughter.

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BFA
New York University, Communications (1993)

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

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

Publications

2022

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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