Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy
Discover essential strategies and principles for creating supportive learning environments that address trauma's impact on student development and success.
Discover essential strategies and principles for creating supportive learning environments that address trauma's impact on student development and success.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed pedagogy for educators at all levels. Participants will explore the definition and impact of trauma on learning, understand the SAMHSA framework for trauma-informed care, examine equity issues in trauma-informed education, and learn practical strategies to implement trauma-informed approaches in their teaching practice. The course is designed for professionals working in various educational settings, from preschool to high school, aiming to create more supportive and effective learning environments.
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What you'll learn
Define trauma and trauma-informed care in educational contexts
Understand the importance and impact of trauma-informed approaches in education
Apply the SAMHSA framework for trauma-informed care to educational settings
Recognize signs and symptoms of trauma in students
Explore the connections between trauma, disability, and race in educational contexts
Identify ways to promote equity through trauma-informed education
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2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed pedagogy, designed for educators and professionals working in various educational settings. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering the fundamentals of trauma and its impact on learning, the SAMHSA framework for trauma-informed care, equity considerations in trauma-informed education, and practical applications of trauma-informed approaches in teaching. Participants will gain a deep understanding of trauma's effects on students, learn strategies to create supportive learning environments, and develop skills to implement trauma-informed practices in their daily work. The course emphasizes reflective practice and provides tools for educators to assess and improve their own teaching methods.
Let's Get on the Same Page! An Introduction to Trauma
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
So, Now What? Exploring the Trauma-Informed Care Framework
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Who Matters? Bringing an Equity Lens to Trauma-Informed Education
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
What Does this Mean for Me? Understanding How Make Changes to My Everyday Teaching
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Catherine Corr is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Early Childhood Special Education. Her research primarily focuses on young children with disabilities who have experienced or are at risk for trauma, including abuse and neglect. Dr. Corr aims to improve the accessibility and quality of early childhood special education services for these children and their families. She investigates the types of support needed by both young children and the professionals working with them in trauma-informed contexts. Additionally, she explores mixed methods research approaches to enhance the rigor and responsiveness of studies in special education. Dr. Corr teaches courses related to trauma-informed pedagogy and has published extensively on topics such as trauma, well-being, and service delivery systems in early childhood education. She is also an instructor for the online course Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy on Coursera, contributing to the broader discourse on effective educational practices for vulnerable populations.
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