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Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Below is a collection of resources to help you support students who are dealing with traumatic circumstances. Each resource is categorized by the instruction modes it can help with to make it easy to find what works for you.
Webinars and Recordings: Hands-on Zoom sessions and workshops, either live or recorded.
Learn at Your Own Pace: Guided modules and curated lists of content, arranged based on topics.
Webinars and Recordings
Hands-on Zoom sessions and workshops, either live or recorded.
In-Person
Mixed-Mode
Remote-Synchronous
Remote-Asynchronous
| Session Title | Description | Instruction Modes |
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| ► Trauma-Informed Pedagogy |
This session will cover concepts addressing effectively teaching students in times of high stress that impact the learning environment. Research-based strategies to support and effectively communicate with students and facilitate student learning across all instructional modes will be discussed. Aug. 7: Session Recording and Slides |
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Learn at Your Own Pace
Guided modules and curated lists of content, arranged based on topics.
In-Person
Mixed-Mode
Remote-Synchronous
Remote-Asynchronous
| Session Title | Description | Instruction Modes |
|---|---|---|
| ► Leveraging the Neuroscience of Now | An article that explores seven ways professors can help students thrive in class in times of trauma. | |
| ► Facilitating Learning When Students are Under Stress | A self-paced resource that includes information and suggestions for teaching students who are under stress. | |
| ► Developing A Trauma-Informed Lens In The College Classroom And Empowering Students Through Building Positive Relationships | The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of creating a safe and empowering environment in college classrooms regardless of what subjects we teach. Safe environments and the relationships we build with our students play a vital role in student success by understanding the importance of being trauma-informed. | |
| ► Principles of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy |
This chart provides tips and resources for a variety of principles in trauma-informed pedagogy. These principles include:
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Note: Only PSU authenticated users can join these sessions. If you have trouble getting into the Zoom room, please log in to Zoom using your Penn State user ID and password from Zoom before clicking on the meeting link.