Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Ch. 8 Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools
"Trauma-sensitive schools scaffold information about trauma onto already-established best teaching practices. Staff members work in teams to create a blend of services, supports, and opportunities that are sensitive to individual needs while maintaining high standards of academic and social performance. Emphasis is placed in helping children gain acess to and use available resources so that family or community violence does not undermine educational success (Cole et al.,2005). Trauma-sensitive schools do not replace learning with discipline (Garbarino et al., 1992). Rather, they use personal relationships and responsive teaching to nuture children's inherent capacity for self-control while developing their potential for academic and social competency."
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As some stated, I think much of what was proposed in the book is already in place at Belview. I know that I'm trying to find some time to spend with one of our students, and I think she's been receptive to it. I don't notice as much defiance as I used to, even though she still has rough days.
ReplyDeleteI believe I can do a better job of trying to de-escalate tense situations. Maybe I should be modeling how I calm myself down. I know Dr. Craig says to ask the student to give his/her viewpoint, but I don't know how to do this and not have to slam the brakes on my class.
I recently came upon your blog and was delighted to see that you read Reaching to Teaching.
DeleteI have been thinking about Jacob's May 9, 2012 post. Please see my March 25, 2013 post on www.meltdownstomastery.wordpress.com. It addresses his concerns.
Be well.
Susan Craig