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As a result of COVID-19, a majority of our students have suffered some sort of loss or trauma. If COVID-19 has not affected them, then it is proven that up to two-thirds of U.S. children have experienced at least one type of serious childhood trauma (CDC, 2019). The section directly addresses social emotional learning. It includes resources on trauma informed practices, developing district or school-wide plans for social-emotional learning, and explicitly teaching social emotional skills in every classroom, primary or secondary.
Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies
Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies
"When teachers are proactive and responsive to the needs of students suffering from traumatic stress and make small changes in the classroom that foster a feeling of safety, it makes a huge difference in their ability to learn. Here are some examples."
"While students who exhibit maladaptive behaviors can be difficult to connect with, it’s more important than ever that you do so. Trauma-informed teaching is essential in classrooms, where teachers must be sensitive to student needs and ideas."
Set up a welcoming virtual classroom.
Practice self-care and work from your strengths.
Form relationships.
Use consistent routines coupled with positive interactions.
Give students voice and choice
Six Ways to Reach Your Students
Besides keeping your ultimate goal in mind and getting support, try these approaches to reach students facing or recovering from trauma.
This is a great podcast from The Cult of Pedagogy about Social Emotional Learning in the classroom. It takes the 5 points from CASEL and puts a narrative behind them to breath life into them. I think you'll be surprised at how much SEL teaching you already do.
"Through research, practice, and policy, we collaborate with thought leaders to equip educators and policymakers with the knowledge and resources to advance social and emotional learning in equitable learning environments so all students can thrive."
A Resource Guide for Educators and Parents Facing Social Distancing and Remote Learning
Four considerations for schools when creating a Social Emotional Learning Plan for schools.
An article of the National Education Association (NEA) about the importance of teaching Social Emotional Learning.
This slideshow goes over the best practice of Social Emotional Learning. Considering the SEL hasn't been the focus of our instruction until recently, this is a great place to start.
Darryl Tonemah
Darryl Tonemah
Dr. Darryl Tonemah has a Ph.D., in Counseling Psychology and Cultural Studies, a Master's Degree in Community Counseling and three Bachelors of Science Degrees. He has sat on numerous state and national boards addressing disparities in education and health care among the Native Community. He has done extensive work training hospitals, clinics, Universities, corporations and schools in the U.S. and Canada on Trauma and its relationship to behavior and health.
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