Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

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.

• Let’s Get on the Same Page! An Introduction to Trauma
• 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.
• So, Now What? Exploring the Trauma-Informed Care Framework
• In this module, you will be introduced to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s (SAMSHA) framework for trauma informed care.
• Who Matters? Bringing an Equity Lens to Trauma-Informed Education
• In this module, you will explore issues of equity when implementing trauma-informed education in your everyday teaching and learning spaces.
• What Does this Mean for Me? Understanding How Make Changes to My Everyday Teaching
• In this module, you will reflect on your practice and make action plans to shift your teaching and learning practices to be trauma informed.