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EC105

Teaching Secondary Students Affected by Trauma

This course is designed to familiarize instructors with their roles and responsibilities in supporting students suffering from PTSD. The course provides an overview of how to recognize trauma, along with causes, types, and symptoms of students with either diagnosed or undiagnosed PTSD. The impact of physical and psychological trauma on learning is also explained. The course concludes with suggestions and strategies to guide instructors on how to create a trauma-sensitive classroom environment and provide supportive instructional opportunities.

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Course Testimonials

"I learned a lot about student's that have trauma and how to use some of the strategies given in the course. I also learned that I have to be vigilant about students behavior and how they act in class. "

"The course content is very timely and helpful. The information is well paced and manageable. Not very much overwhelming, in fact it is interesting and encouraging to read on and learn. Thank you!"

"Very eye opening! This course should be compulsary for all educators! Thank you!"

Course Objectives

Module 1: Trauma Educational Awareness

Define and differentiate PTSD and trauma in secondary students
Explain historical context of PTSD
Identify background relevance of trauma awareness in education
Synthesize results of the ACE study and apply to current student population
Investigate roles and responsibilities of educators who teach students with PTSD
Disclose how, where, when, and to whom to complete mandated reporting process

Module 2: Trauma in the Classroom

Recognize students who have experienced trauma
Identify causes of trauma in students
Differentiate types of traumatic events
Detect symptoms of trauma and the impact on student learning

Module 3: Impact of Trauma on Learning

Discuss physical reactions to trauma
Explore brain changes caused by traumatic events
Detect emotional responses to traumatic events
Analyze behavioral changes caused by trauma
Acknowledge social reactions to traumatic events

Module 4: Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environments

Design classroom environment to reduce student anxiety
Formulate trauma-sensitive teaching strategies to ensure student success
Create environment conducive to positive student behavior
Recognize how to reduce student outbursts
Articulate how to sustain mental, physical, and emotional health
Identify supplementary resources to support student learning

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Course Format

Can Start Anytime
Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

Study Course Content
Pass ALL Required Quizzes

Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion

4 Hours of Continuing Education
Awarded upon successful completion of course

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Certification Credits

This course provides a Certificate of Completion with 4 hours of continuing education credits.
This course provides credit toward the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential in the following specialization area(s):
This course provides credit toward the continuing education requirements for CHEPs in all areas of specialization.

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