Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2021
Published In
Teacher Education in the 21st Century: Emerging Skills for a Changing World
Keywords
Trauma-sensitive Instruction, Pandemic resources, Safe spaces, Resiliency, Connection
Abstract
In a time where many students and their families are grappling with uncertainties and educators are faced with uniquely complex challenges in the delivery of effective instruction, the ability to create educational communities that respond to the needs of all learners is crucial. There is increasing emergence of technology and pedagogy that have facilitated connections to the classroom never seen before. Yet, educators and school communities need to respond to this time of uncertainty with the lens of trauma sensitive instruction, the creation of meaningful teacher-student relationships, and building the resilience necessary for students to thrive in the ever-shifting landscape of education. This descriptive paper explores strategies for implementation including creating safe spaces for learning, addressing disparities in learning opportunities, preventing academic disruption, and using a proactive approach to address stress and trauma in the classroom. The multitude of teaching modalities available has paved the way for a transition to fluid education but the need to do so with intentionality cannot be ignored. The transition to remote and hybrid learning may change the landscape of education forever, and with it comes the responsibility to ensure high expectations for student success are balanced with compassion, and rigidity is replaced with flexibility.
DOI
10.5772/intechopen.96571
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Rights
© 2021 The Author(s).
Recommended Citation
Christian Scannell (March 1st 2021). Intentional Teaching: Building Resiliency and Trauma-Sensitive Cultures in Schools [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.96571. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/intentional-teaching-building-resiliency-and-trauma-sensitive-cultures-in-schools.