Teaching in Higher Ed Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning
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Nov 12, 2020 Mays Imad, a neuroscientist and professor known for her focus on biomedical ethics, dives into the transformative world of trauma-informed teaching. She shares insights on recognizing trauma triggers in students and emphasizes the healing potential of empathy in education. Imad passionately advocates for creating safe, connected classrooms that empower students. She highlights the need for educators to practice self-awareness and emotional support, reminding us that learning is as much about feeling as it is about thinking.
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Trauma Causes Exam Freezing
- Mays Imad realized students freeze during exams due to trauma, not lack of knowledge.
- This insight stemmed from her own graduate school experience during the Iraq invasion.
Chronic Trauma in Students' Lives
- Many students experience trauma from poverty, oppression, and chronic stress even before the pandemic.
- Secondary trauma can occur through witnessing friends' suffering and marginalization.
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Defined
- Trauma-informed pedagogy is a lens recognizing students' backgrounds affect engagement and learning.
- It focuses on creating safety, connection, and empowerment to facilitate healing and learning.
