Course info
Course name, Adopting a Trauma Informed Lens
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Teaching and Learning
About the course
Upcoming Classes
No classes scheduled
Description
Even before the events of 2020, students have been increasingly navigating traumatic life events before and throughout their collegiate experiences. Almost half of U.S. youth will have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience by time they graduate high school. During college, students may have to navigate complex and ongoing issues includeing sexual violence, finanical insecruity, racism, homophobia, domestic violence, etc. etc. Often, our classroom environments fail to account for how these stressors impact the learner and how the learning environment can exacerbate trauma responses in our students. During this discussion, you will be introduced to the concept of psychological trauma, how it impacts the learning environment, and how you can adjust your teaching strategies and approaches to incorporate a trauma-informed lens.
Objectives
- Define trauma and understand the impact of trauma on the learner and the learning environment.
- Identify potential behaviors and dispositions associated with trauma responses.
- Recall elements that define trauma-informed approaches in education.
- Reflect on ways in which they may already employ trauma-informed practices as well as areas in which they may incorporate trauma-informed practices.
- Engage in active discussion regarding the use of a trauma-informed lens approaches across disciplines and course delivery modalities.
Prerequisites
None
Administrators
- Crystal Weisner
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