Trauma Informed Classrooms

Catalog description

This course addresses the use of sensorimotor and affective (social-emotional) strategies to recognize, empathize, and proactively plan for classroom level behaviors associated with K-12 students who have experienced trauma. Candidates develop trauma-informed behavioral practices, instructional practices, and approaches to build healthy, effective relationships with students, peer educators, and caregivers. Application of universal screeners at the classroom-level and practical application of student and teacher wellness strategies in the classroom setting will be explored. EDUG 675 is recommended prior to taking this course.