Common Time on Apr. 11 examines “Trauma-Informed Teaching”

Faculty and other interested members of the College community have the opportunity to learn more about how trauma can affect students’ learning and classroom behavior at Common Time (3-4 p.m.) on Monday, April 11, in a presentation on “The Trauma-Informed Teacher.”

Psychology professor Dr. Heather Hatchett will discuss principles of trauma-informed teaching and provide resources faculty members can use to maximize learning for students who experience challenges.

• According to Dr. Hatchett, as many as 1/4 to 1/2 of students have a history of adverse childhood experiences leading to trauma, which is defined as “an emotional response to a terrible situation.”

• Trauma may be a contributing factor to mental illnesses such as PTSD and mood disorders that can potentially affect learning.

• Advances in neuroscience, psychology, and epigenetics (study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work) have led to greater understanding of the behavioral consequences of trauma as well as resources that can increase access and equity for traumatized students.

• Presentation topics include:
• Neurological changes due to trauma and their relation to learning
• Lesser-known behavioral signals that often accompany traumatic experiences
• Values and principles of trauma-informed teaching
• Teaching practices that maximize learning

• For more information, you can contact Heather (heather.hatchett@cincinatistate.edu).

Zoom meeting link: https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/86243465337?pwd=WXZaN3NEVHNmbFRSYUJOb0JmRkpPUT09

(Image from TheTraumaInformedTeacher.com)