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What is Trauma-Informed Pedagogy?
What is Trauma-Informed Pedagogy?
In this module, we will explore the Center for Disease Control's 6 Guiding Principles To A Trauma-Informed Approach, as well as a variety of guidelines for Trauma-Informed Pedagogy derived from the CDC model. According to various studies:
Around 70% of adults in the US have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives.
Considering its overwhelming prevalence and because trauma responses interrupt students' ability to learn, we will explore how we can create a safer learning environment for our students.
Why All Schools Should Be Trauma-Informed (13:05)
Dr. Mary Crnobori TEDx Vanderbuilt University
Explore a Trauma-Informed Approach
We invite you to explore the wide variety of materials below, but there is no expectation that you will read them all.
Explore a Trauma-Informed Approach
We invite you to explore the wide variety of materials below, but there is no expectation that you will read them all.
Practical Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices in 45 minutes
Practical Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices in 45 minutes
Episode 467, A Pedagogy of Kindness with Cate Denial explores teaching practices that reduce the pain points teachers and students encounter in the learning environment from trauma triggers to assignments that are boing for students and tedious to grade. I have listed several excellent moments that you might find inspiring., in addition to her book
What do we think students will try to get away with when we’re thinking of them of as antagonists? (15:23)
How can a person who hasn’t experienced trauma, be kind to their students who have? (24:12)
You cannot learn under the intense circumstances of stress that come with being triggered. (25:14)
Practical implementation of trigger warnings and other trauma-informed practices. (28:30)
Kindness is a discipline; I've trained myself to ask what is the kind response before I do things? (29: 26)
Kind assignments and grading for students and faculty (33:20)
Books on Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Books on Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Free E-book: Trauma-informed pedagogies : a guide for responding to crisis and inequality in higher education. Carello, J., & Thompson, P. (Eds.). (2022). Springer.
What Are We Centering? Developing a Trauma-Informed Syllabus (Chapter)
Trauma-Informed Teaching Toolbox (Appendix A)
The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of Trauma. Van der Kolk, B. (2014). Penguin Books.
For Clinicians
For Clinicians
Trauma Informed Principles & Practices (17:11) Dr. Scott Giacomucci Phoenix Trauma Center
Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Video: Why All Schools Should Be Trauma-Informed (13:05)| Dr. Mary Crnobori | TEDx VanderbiltUniversity
Video: 3 Trauma-Informed Practices Backed By Science (3:10) Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Understand trauma's effect on the learning brain
Understand the 5 guiding principles of trauma-informed teaching: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment.
Recognize the signs of trauma and traumatic stress in the classroom
Create a syllabus and learning environment that reduces threats and the chances of re-traumatization
List the resources at Antioch that are available to help students and faculty outside the classroom.
Trauma-Informed Practices for University Faculty
Trauma-Informed Practices for University Faculty
Podcast & Article: Practicing what we teach: Trauma-Informed educational practice. (24 min) Carello, J. & Butler, L. D. (2015) Journal of Teaching in Social Work. 35(3), 262-278.
Trauma-informed practices for postsecondary education: A guide (PDF 28 pgs.) Davidson, Shannon. (2017). Education Northwest.
Trauma-informed Pedagogy Guide American University website.
Trauma Informed Teaching. University of Georgia website
Policies and Practices for Colleges and Universities
Policies and Practices for Colleges and Universities
VIDEO: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Campus in Higher Education (1:08:24)
Trauma Fundamentals for Higher Educators course on Teachable $49 by Karen Costa
Trauma-Informed Policies and Practices for Higher Education. University of St. Thomas
Traumatic events among undergraduate students: Prevalence and associated symptoms. Frazier, P., Anders, S., Perera, S., Tomich, P., Tennen, H., Park, C., & Tashiro, T. (2009). Journal of Counseling Psychology, 56(3), 450–460.
Perry, B. D. (2006). Fear and learning: Trauma-related factors in the adult education process. New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, 2006(110), 21–27.
Trauma-Informed Connections
Trauma-Informed Connections
In order to continue reflection, you may find it helpful to join a group, subscribe to a blog or podcast, or sign up for
an email or newsletter that will prompt you to reflect on the topic on a regular basis.
Consider a course. Embodying You Curriculum, Creating Resiliency in Education in a TIme of Crisis offers online courses in trauma-informed social justice practices empower faculty and students to participate effectively in social change.
Some of us in AT participate in a group of Trauma-Informed University educators that meets monthly. If anyone is interested in joining, let Bonnie or Kristi know and we can add yo to the list.
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