Micro-Course | No Credit or CE | Estimated 3-Hour Workload
Professional Development
All Level
No Credit or CE
Estimated 3-Hour Workload
Self-Paced
Accessible for 180 days
In every learning context, instructors work to meet the needs of their learners and deliver appropriate educational experiences. When learners come to school with past or current trauma, these experiences can interfere with their ability to learn. Recognizing and understanding trauma in the classroom can be a powerful way to effectively reach and teach students of all ages.
Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:
You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.
Amy E. White, Ph.D. serves as an academic program coordinator in the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University. She began her career as a K-12 teacher in Texas, teaching both music and social studies. Dr. White has facilitated the learning of teachers at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Her research interests include social justice, learner centered curriculum, and mentoring students in an online environment. She has conducted research focused on social justice in the field of education, including the phenomenon of re-segregation of southern schools, and the effects of standardized testing on the process of learning to read. She has a number of publications and national paper presentations. She is the Editor for the Journal of Educational Research and Practice, and serves on the Improvement Team of two public schools. Dr. White has spent more than 20 years in the educational field putting the needs of students first.
Explore the definitions and importance of learning to see trauma in the lives of your learners.
Students who have experienced, or are experiencing trauma usually look like every other student. Dig a little deeper into what signs and signals educators can use to identify students in need.
Knowing how your life experiences have shaped you can bring insight into how these experiences may affect the learners in your setting.
Investigate resources for meeting student needs and view a simulation of a restorative practice that can be applied immediately in a classroom.
Certificate of Completion in Recognizing Trauma in the Classroom
Professional Development
All Level
No Credit or CE
Estimated 3-Hour Workload
Self-Paced
Accessible for 180 days
