Trauma Informed Schools and Classrooms

Catalog description

This course examines trauma in the context of the learning environment. Pre-service teacher candidates will learn about the developmental effects of trauma and the ramifications of those effects on the classroom and school setting, as well as on peers and other professionals working with the student. Pre-service teacher candidates will also be introduced to proactive and preventative strategies for building social, emotional, and behavioral wellness to address non-academic barriers to learning and also to support students who are experiencing extreme social and emotional difficulties.