EARC 196 Trauma Informed Classroom Practices
This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach young children who have undergone traumatic experiences. Students will be able to identify indicators of trauma in young children and gain insight into how trauma can impact both brain development and behavior within the classroom. They will be equipped with practical, actionable strategies that are rooted in trauma-informed practices, enabling them to create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment for young children who have experienced trauma. This class will explore different varieties of trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, grief, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and adverse childhood experiences
EARC 196Trauma Informed Classroom Practices
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I. General Information
Department
Education Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
1 credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach young children who have undergone traumatic experiences. Students will be able to identify indicators of trauma in young children and gain insight into how trauma can impact both brain development and behavior within the classroom. They will be equipped with practical, actionable strategies that are rooted in trauma-informed practices, enabling them to create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment for young children who have experienced trauma. This class will explore different varieties of trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, grief, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and adverse childhood experiences
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Examine the impact of adverse childhood experiences on brain development, typical developmental milestones, and classroom behavior in young children.
- Identify indicators of trauma in young children.
- Understand and implement trauma-informed teaching practices in a classroom setting, including establishing nurturing relationships, establishing a safe and consistent learning environment, and implementing restorative discipline strategies in response to challenging behavior.
- Recognize and reflect on our own trauma experiences and how that affects our work as teachers.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies