Fundamentals of a Trauma-Informed Approach to Education

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In this foundational course about trauma-informed educational practices, you will explore trauma generally from your own individual experiences and perspectives as well as those perspectives held by our collective society. Part of the foundations you will examine include the differences in how children and adults respond to trauma and how different types of trauma might manifest in learners, instructors, and administrators across multiple educational environments. You will also consider what behaviors and dispositions demonstrated within an educational environment might reflect underlying trauma and what principles can guide appropriate responses.