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Trauma Informed Care in Education Specialisation

Code SPAAUN

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About this Specialisation

Recent advancements in neuroscience research have identified the physical impact that trauma and abuse can have on children’s developing brains and the links between exposure to these circumstances and difficulties in learning.

Current research suggests that one in four children will have been exposed to a traumatic event before their third birthday. Given these alarming statistics, educators in all sectors need to be aware and informed about trauma, abuse, and neglect and the possible impact on the lives and learning of children, aged from birth through to 18 years. This trauma response will impact children’s development, behaviour and learning in multiple contexts across Australia and internationally. Given that early learning settings and schools are where children spend a considerable amount of time each day with teachers/educators, those who are trauma-informed and attuned to the social and emotional wellbeing difficulties that children and young people living with trauma may experience can proactively provide effective trauma-responsive support. Such a response will positively assist children’s development, behaviour and learning in multiple contexts across Australian and international early learning and school environments.

Code

SPAAUN

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley Available
South West
Online Available
= Available

Details

Structure

Select 4 units from:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU6470Open modalUnderstanding Trauma in Schools and Early Learning Settings 15
EDU6475Open modalTrauma-driven Behaviour in Schools and Early Learning Settings 15
EDU6480Open modalTrauma Responsive Schooling15
EDU6485Open modalSupporting Trauma-impacted Children and Families15

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Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop a critical understanding of childhood trauma, complex trauma, abuse and neglect (Units 1 & 4)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge through assessment tasks of key research and theoretical underpinnings relating to trauma informed practice in early learning and school contexts (Units 2 & 3)
  3. Analyse and discuss the impact of trauma and abuse on development, learning and behaviour. (Units 1, 2 & 4)
  4. Understand and design support plans to implement the principles of trauma-informed practice in education. (Unit 3).

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Teacher, Educator, Educational Leader

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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