This one-hour session gives an overview of what trauma-informed teaching is and why it is effective, including some concrete examples of classroom situations and how to apply trauma-informed teaching strategies. Seventy-six per cent of Canadians report having experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately nine per cent of Canadians who experience trauma develop long-lasting psychological symptoms (Ameringen, Mancini, & Boyle, 2008). In the classroom, trauma can affect students’ ability to process and retain information. By using a trauma-informed lens, instructors can reduce the negative effects on learning. 

Presenters: Deb Nielsen and Melinda Worfolk, both from the College of New Caledonia.

Moderator: Helena Prins, Advisor, BCcampus
ASL Interpreter: Debra Russell

BCcampus webinar recorded on September 3, 2021

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