This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in trauma and education. The MOOC includes four units that cover an introduction to trauma, the trauma-informed framework, issues of equity, and ways to shift your everyday teaching and learning practice to be trauma-informed. It is designed as a starting point for professionals who work in a variety of educational settings including preschool, elementary, secondary, and high school. Learners who complete this MOOC will be able to: 1) Define trauma and trauma-informed care; 2) Understand why a trauma-informed approach to education is important; and 3) Identify changes they can make to their everyday teaching/learning environments to become more trauma-informed.



Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

Instructor: Catherine Corr
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There are 4 modules in this course
You will be introduced to the definition of trauma, a framework to understand trauma and its impacts on teaching and learning, and other key terms.
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7 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts2 plugins
In this module, you will be introduced to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s (SAMSHA) framework for trauma informed care.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, you will explore issues of equity when implementing trauma-informed education in your everyday teaching and learning spaces.
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5 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this module, you will reflect on your practice and make action plans to shift your teaching and learning practices to be trauma informed.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins
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