Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning: How Do We Help Our Students Recognize and Mitigate the Impact of Stress and Traumatic Experiences
In times of uncertainty, we look to our leaders–at home, at school, and at work–for guidance and reassurance. Students, particularly underprivileged students, look to their instructors for this kind of reassurance and comfort. How can we ease student anxiety while we ourselves feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about the future? How do we provide a sanctuary that allows students to continue learning and growing?
This webinar is designed for educators interested in the principles of trauma-informed teaching and learning practices. Participants explore strategies they can use to help their students continue learning in the midst of a pandemic.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will learn:
- The physiological impact of traumatic experiences.
- The impact of trauma on the brain and learning.
- Strategies to mitigate this impact and improve student learning.
Mays Imad is the founding coordinator of the Teaching and Learning Center at Pima Community College, where she also teaches pathophysiology and biomedical ethics. She received her undergraduate training in Philosophy from the University of Michigan and her graduate training in Cellular and Clinical Neurobiology from Wayne State University. Imad’s current research focuses on stress, self-awareness, advocacy, classroom community, and how these topics relate to cognition, metacognition, and student learning.
Please Note:
Only those attending the LIVE webinar will receive a certificate of attendance. Thank you!
This course is extremely informative and helpful in identifying trauma and how it affects the body, mind, and overall well-being. The instructor succinctly and clearly explains how trauma, particularly ongoing trauma/stress negatively impacts every facet of daily life for all people. The course is particularly helpful in building awareness that those experiencing chronic stress and trauma are often not consciously aware of its effects. I plan to continue learning about trauma and its impacts on cognitive and physical function and incorporate the instructor’s suggestions for how to mitigate the effects of trauma in the classroom and library. We will be practicing Radical Hospitality to promote safety, trust, peer/colleague/student support, collaboration, empowerment, and greater understanding of historical, cultural, and gender issues. EXCELLENT COURSE!
Above comment submitted by Susie Joyner, Augusta Technical College, Waynesboro Campus Library
The pandemic has shined a light on the trauma in our college. So many students, faculty, and staff have found themselves with feelings – physical and mental – that are impacting their daily lives. This webinar was wonderful in breaking down how we can reach our students (and others) by meeting them where they are, believing them and I really like when the speaker mentioned “seeing them.” It is so important, especially right now. Amy Laughter, Academic Counselor, Augusta Technical College
Appreciate the material in this session! It was a great review of my lecture content with respect to the brain, body, and mind relative to one’s stress response with some additional connections to assist students to better grasp the content. I truly believe, unless healed, the past will continue to invade the present and future and greatly impact the perceptions of stressors as well as our responses to them. Thank you again. I wish I could have heard your lecture when it was first viewed! Well Done!!