Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Creating Classrooms Where Students Can Feel Safe
What Is Trauma-Informed Pedagogy? Trauma-Informed Pedagogy is an approach to teaching that recognizes how trauma and chronic stress affect students’ brains, behavior, and ability to learn. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with this student?” trauma-informed classrooms ask, “What might this student be experiencing, and how can I respond in a supportive way?” At its core,…

