Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Teaching in Uncertain Times

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, many higher education institutions have suspended classes, converted to virtual formats, and even have closed facilities. These situations have not only affected students’ education, but their mental and emotional health as well. This online seminar will examine the impact of traumatic experiences on students’ learning and discuss strategies that can be used to mitigate this impact and improve education outcomes.

What are the learning goals?

Upon completion of this seminar, you’ll be able to develop an understanding of:

• Trauma and the physiological impact of traumatic experiences
• The impact of traumatic experiences on the brain and learning
• Strategies to mitigate this impact and improve learning

Who should attend?

• Higher Education Faculty
• Instructors
• K-12 Educators

Why you don’t want to miss this!

Changes related to the spread of COVID-19 and the closing of college campuses not only disrupts students’ educational pathways, but also their daily lives. The decisions you make now can have a great impact in helping students with their emotional and mental well-being. This online seminar will help educators understand how this trauma affects learning and what pedagogical techniques can be used to maximize student success in the midst of this difficulty.

What’s included?

Your seminar registration includes the following:

• A single connection to the on-demand version of the seminar (one connection per registration)
• Downloadable PowerPoint presentations from the speaker
• Written transcript
• Supplemental materials
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

There is no limit to how many times the seminar is accessed while available on-demand.

Additional Detail

Teachers are facing the challenges of needing to deliver their course content online with very little notice. Many faculty did not even have the opportunity to say goodbye to their students since this change coincided with Spring Break and social distancing.

Countless faculty are facing questions like: How do we help our students ease their anxiety when we ourselves are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure? and How do we help them find a learning sanctuary – to keep learning and growing?

This online seminar is designed for educators who are interested in learning about how they can teach their students despite the presence of trauma. Participants will acquire strategies they can use to help students continue their learning in the middle of this pandemic.

Product Code: PC20HA