Trauma Informed Practice

Three credits · Graduate

This course will promote teacher understanding and effective teaching to support students who have or are experiencing simple trauma, complex trauma and/or intergenerational trauma. Educators will examine the impact of trauma on students and families and explore ways to respond to student needs. The impact of trauma on the concepts of locus of control, self-image and resilience will be studied from the perspective of how teachers can make a difference through building trust and relationships and utilizing classroom adaptations. Credit will be granted for only one of EDUC 509 or EDUC 569 offered with a similar focus. Three credits.