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

Credits

1 credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

30

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

Repeatable

No

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