ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
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We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
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ECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
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The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
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Build your knowledge and understanding of the needs of the child affected by trauma
Children who have experienced complex trauma resulting from neglect, abuse, violence or bring witness to violence are brave, courageous and resilient. Trauma-affected children can be found in any classroom and any school- in fact, one in four children experience a traumatic event before they turn three years old (Briggs-Gowan et al., 2010; Cummings 2017). This experience impacts development, behaviour and learning. By understanding the impact of trauma on children and young people, educators can better recognise and then respond to the unique needs and capacities of the child affected by trauma.
This short course is an ideal introduction to childhood trauma for all educators including parents, carers and youth workers. Participants will build their knowledge and understanding of the needs of the child affected by trauma and the impact that trauma may have on development, behaviour and learning. Drawing from the fields of education, psychology and neuroscience, knowledge acquisition will focus on an introduction to childhood trauma focussing on complex trauma.
This short course provides an introduction to childhood trauma. The key areas covered in this course are:
Dr Kay Ayre is a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies in the School of Education, Edith Cowan University. Kay is a behaviour support specialist with a background in early years teaching and trauma-informed behaviour support.
Nil. This course is highly recommended for practising educators in schools and early childhood learning centres. A certificate will be provided on completion of this short course.
This course is fully online and self-paced, taking approximately 9 hours to complete.
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For more information or if you qualify for the ECU alumni discount contact us at education_shortcourses@ecu.edu.au
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