Course Description: The online class on Trauma-Informed Teaching is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe and supportive learning environment for students who have experienced trauma. This course explores the impact of trauma on students’ academic, emotional, and social well-being and provides practical strategies to foster resilience, engagement, and success in the classroom
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Defining trauma and its prevalence in educational settings
- Understanding the effects of trauma on students’ learning and behavior
- Recognizing the importance of trauma-informed approaches in teaching
- The Neurobiology of Trauma
- Exploring the impact of trauma on the brain and learning processes
- Understanding the fight, flight, or freeze response and its implications for students
- Applying trauma-sensitive practices to support emotional regulation and self-regulation
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
- Establishing trust and building relationships with students
- Implementing trauma-informed classroom policies and practices
- Addressing triggers and promoting emotional safety
- Cultivating Resilience and Self-Care
- Promoting self-awareness and self-regulation for educators
- Recognizing signs of secondary trauma and burnout
- Developing self-care strategies to sustain personal well-being
- Adapting Instructional Strategies
- Differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs and abilities
- Incorporating trauma-sensitive practices into lesson planning and delivery
- Supporting academic progress while considering emotional well-being
- Building Social-Emotional Skills
- Teaching social-emotional competencies and emotional intelligence
- Implementing mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- Encouraging peer support and collaboration
- Trauma-Informed Classroom Management
- Applying restorative practices and conflict resolution techniques
- Addressing challenging behaviors with empathy and understanding
- Creating a positive and strengths-based classroom culture
- Collaboration with Families and the Community
- Engaging families as partners in supporting trauma-informed approaches
- Collaborating with mental health professionals and community resources
- Facilitating a network of support for students both inside and outside the classroom
- Reflecting and Evolving as a Trauma-Informed Educator
- Engaging in self-reflection and continuous professional growth
- Evaluating the effectiveness of trauma-informed practices
- Establishing a learning community for ongoing support and collaboration
Course Format: The online class is delivered through a combination of video lectures, readings, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will have access to a learning platform where they can engage with the course materials, interact with fellow educators, and receive guidance from an experienced instructor. The class will be self-paced, allowing participants to complete the coursework according to their own schedules. Included in the price of the course is a copy of the book, Trauma Informed Teaching.
Target Audience: This online class is designed for educators at all levels, including teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff. It is relevant to professionals working in various educational settings, such as schools, colleges, and community organizations, who are committed to creating inclusive and trauma-informed learning environments.
By the end of this course, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed teaching practices, enabling them to create nurturing classrooms that empower students to heal, grow, and thrive academically and emotionally.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 27 Lessons
- 9 Weeks
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- Introduction to Trauma-Informed TeachingThe introduction to trauma-informed teaching equips educators with the knowledge and skills to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of students impacted by trauma. By adopting a trauma-informed approach, educators can promote healing, resilience, and academic success for all students.6
- 1.1Defining trauma and its prevalence in educational settings
- 1.2Quiz 1A – Defining Trauma10 Questions
- 1.3Understanding the effects of trauma on students’ learning and behavior
- 1.4Quiz 1B – Understanding the Effects of Trauma1 Question
- 1.5Recognizing the importance of trauma-informed approaches in teaching
- 1.6Quiz 1C – Importance of Trauma Informed Teaching1 Question
- The Neurobiology of TraumaThe neurobiology of trauma involves complex interactions between various brain regions and neurotransmitter systems. These changes can contribute to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying trauma is important for developing effective interventions and treatments to help individuals recover and heal from traumatic experiences.6
- 2.1Exploring the impact of trauma on the brain and learning processes
- 2.2Quiz 2A – Impact of trauma on the brain and learning processes1 Question
- 2.3Understanding the fight, flight, or freeze response and its implications for students
- 2.4Quiz 2B – Flight, Fight, or Freeze1 Question
- 2.5Applying trauma-sensitive practices to support emotional regulation and self-regulation
- 2.6Quiz 2C – Applying Trauma Sensitive Practices1 Question
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning EnvironmentCreating a safe and supportive learning environment is crucial for the overall well-being and success of students. It is also an ongoing process. This section of the course will show you how to regularly assess the effectiveness of your strategies, seek feedback from students, and adapt your approach as needed to meet the evolving needs of your students.6
- 3.1Establishing trust and building relationships with students
- 3.2Quiz 3A – Building relationships with students1 Question
- 3.3Implementing trauma-informed classroom policies and practices
- 3.4Quiz 3B – Implementing Trauma Informed Classroom Practices and Policies1 Question
- 3.5Addressing triggers and promoting emotional safety
- 3.6Quiz 3C – Addressing Triggers and Emotional Safety1 Question
- Cultivating Resilience and Self-CareCultivating resilience and practicing self-care are essential for maintaining well-being, managing stress, and thriving in various aspects of life. Resilience and self-care are ongoing practices. It's important to prioritize them consistently and adapt your strategies as needed based on your changing circumstances and needs. By nurturing resilience and taking care of yourself, you'll be better equipped to handle challenges and flourish in all areas of your life. This section of the course will show you how to balance these areas in order to show up as the best you for your students.6
- 4.1Promoting self-awareness and self-regulation for educators
- 4.2Quiz 4A – Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation for Educators1 Question
- 4.3Recognizing signs of secondary trauma and burnout
- 4.4Quiz 4B – Signs of Secondary Trauma and Burnout0 Questions
- 4.5Developing self-care strategies to sustain personal well-being
- 4.6Quiz 4C – Developing Self-Care Strategies0 Questions
- Adapting Instructional Strategies6
- 5.1Differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs and abilities
- 5.2Quiz 5A – Differentiating Instruction to Meet Diverse Needs0 Questions
- 5.3Incorporating trauma-sensitive practices into lesson planning and delivery
- 5.4Quiz 5B – Incorporating Trauma Sensitive Practices into Lessons0 Questions
- 5.5Supporting academic progress while considering emotional well-being
- 5.6Quiz 5C – Supporting Academic Progress0 Questions
- Building Social Emotional Skills6
- 6.2Teaching social-emotional competencies and emotional intelligence
- 6.3Quiz 6A – Teaching Social-Emotional Competence0 Questions
- 6.4Implementing mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- 6.5Quiz 6B – Implementing Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques0 Questions
- 6.6Encouraging peer support and collaboration
- 6.7Quiz 6C – Encouraging Peer Support and Collaboration0 Questions
- Trauma-Informed Classroom Management6
- 7.2Applying restorative practices and conflict resolution techniques
- 7.3Quiz 7A – Applying Restorative Practices and Conflict Resolution Techniques0 Questions
- 7.4Addressing challenging behaviors with empathy and understanding
- 7.5Quiz 7B – Addressing Challenging Behaviors0 Questions
- 7.6Creating a positive and strengths-based classroom culture
- 7.7Quiz 7C – Creating a Positive and Strengths Based Classroom Culture0 Questions
- Collaboration with Families and the Community6
- 8.2Engaging families as partners in supporting trauma-informed approaches
- 8.3Quiz 8A – Engaging Families as Partners0 Questions
- 8.4Collaborating with mental health professionals and community resources
- 8.5Quiz 8B – Collaboration0 Questions
- 8.6Facilitating a network of support for students both inside and outside the classroom
- 8.7Quiz 8C – Facilitating a Network of Support for Students0 Questions
- Reflecting and Evolving as a Trauma-Informed Educator6
- 9.2Engaging in self-reflection and continuous professional growth
- 9.3Quiz 9A – Self-Reflection and Professional Growth0 Questions
- 9.4Evaluating the effectiveness of trauma-informed practices
- 9.5Quiz 9B – Evaluating the Effectiveness of Trauma Informed Practices0 Questions
- 9.6Establishing a learning community for ongoing support and collaboration
- 9.7Quiz 9C – Establishing a Learning Community0 Questions
Target audiences
- This online class is designed for educators at all levels, including teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff. It is relevant to professionals working in various educational settings, such as schools, colleges, and community organizations, who are committed to creating inclusive and trauma-informed learning environments.
