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