Description
This course is designed to help educators develop resilient learners in the classroom, through trauma sensitive lens. Educators will explore why student may struggle with behaviors impeding ability to learn, approaches to help build relationships, establish strategies to improve classroom management and develop wellness and self-care routines.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the prevalence of trauma and impact of ACEs in the classroom.
- Become more aware of how the educator’s tone, demeanor, approach, behaviors, and presence affect how students perform in the classroom.
- Reflect on the power of relationships, the need for control, and complexity of the school setting.
- Understand how our beliefs can guide our practice and outcomes.
- Practice grace, praise, and self- care.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this course is to allow educators to gain more information and insight on the effect of trauma on learning and teaching. By understanding how trauma impacts students, and practicing a trauma informed approach, educators can play a crucial role in mitigating both the short- and long-term effects of trauma; ultimately improving the child’s overall life trajectory and resiliency.
"I REALLY ENJOYED THIS CLASS BECAUSE IT HAS FORCED ME TO REFLECT ON MY DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION, NOT JUST HOW WELL THE KIDS PERFORMED ON A GIVEN TASK. IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT HOW YOUR ACTIONS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IMPACT THE LEARNING OF YOUR STUDENTS."
"THE BOOK WAS GREAT, AND THE COURSE WAS WELL DESIGNED. IT HAD GREAT CONTENT WITH THOUGHT PROVOKING WRITING ASSIGNMENTS."
"I GAINED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR MOST STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND HOW WE CAN BETTER SUPPORT THEM."
"IT IS IMPORTANT AS TEACHERS THAT WE REFLECT ON OUR BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES AS WE TEACH, NOT JUST THE MATERIAL WE ARE TEACHING."
"I WAS PLEASED WITH THE QUICK RESPONSES TO MY ASSIGNMENTS."
"THE COMPONENTS WERE WELL ORGANIZED AND THE INSTRUCTOR MADE HERSELF AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS."
"COURSE WAS VERY GOOD!"
"THE BOOK THAT WENT ALONG WITH THE COURSE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. I LEARNED MANY STRATEGIES ABOUT WORKING WITH STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND FORMING CONNECTIONS."
"THE BOOK AND ASSIGNMENTS WERE FABULOUS. I FEEL LIKE I CAN TAKE MANY IDEAS AND CONCEPTS BACK TO MY CLASSROOM."
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. Authors: Kristin Souers with Pete Hall - Published 2016 ASCD
Registration Instructions
Online registration URL will close June 14, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.