EDD 708 Trauma Sensitive Classrooms, Practices and Resilience

This course is one of two courses addressing the topic of trauma as it relates to Social Emotional Learning (SEL). This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational elements of trauma-sensitive classrooms and practices and will form the foundation for understanding and addressing trauma sensitive classrooms. Through evaluation of peer-reviewed articles, discussion of case studies, and self-reflection by journaling, students establish an understanding of how trauma influences learning and behavior. Students  learn the components of trauma-informed learning environments and discuss the issues and goals for assessing those environments. In addition, students will be introduced to improvement science and the motivations for this approach to address problems of practice that are centered around the tenants of a trauma-sensitive classrooms and schools.

Distribution

Leadership/Literacy