Teaching in Higher Ed Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education
Jul 29, 2021
Alex Shevrin Venet, an educator and author from Vermont, discusses her insights on equity-centered trauma-informed education. She highlights the subjective nature of trauma, noting that what stresses one person may traumatize another. Venet emphasizes that trauma-informed education is an evolving practice, not just a checklist. The conversation covers the lasting impact educators have on students, the importance of fostering safe environments, and proactive approaches to support student well-being, especially in light of collective trauma from events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Defining Trauma-Informed Education
- Trauma-informed education addresses trauma's impact on the entire school community and prevents future trauma.
- Equity and social justice are core to these educational practices that transform individuals, classrooms, and systems.
Why Trauma-Informed Education Matters
- Trauma can block students from learning and living to their full potential.
- Education can be a source of harm, so educators must work to interrupt trauma within schools.
Students Remember Teacher Impact
- Students recall teachers who made them feel incapable versus those who supported and believed in them.
- Negative educational experiences can be traumatic and have long-term effects on students.
