The isolation, disconnection and stress of the pandemic made many students feel overwhelmed and what many would call trauma. Brain science has shown that in periods of trauma the brain shifts energy away from areas essential to learning, making it more difficult to focus, make connections and think creatively. The result is that students often disengage- missing classes, assignments or contributing minimal effort. In this session we will present our application of Carello's seven principles of trauma-informed learning giving specific examples of how to implement them in all formats and explaining how they contribute to an inclusive, resilient learning environment.
