Instructional Strategies for Students with PTSD | Origin: ED130
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Teaching Students with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder --> Instructional Strategies for Students with PTSD
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I learned that producing a calm and educative environment can create a sociable class setting for students to thrive in. I also learned about the resources available for veterans and students with disabilities.
Ongoing communication is essential for students with PTSD and/or TBI. There can be things going on in their lives outside of the classroom that have a large impact on their behavior or engagement so make sure to keep communication going throughout the duration of the course.
I learned that having a strong, consistent routine within the classroom will help students with PTSD feel more comfortable and relaxed in a potentially stressful environment. It is good to keep the classroom tidy and keep all pathways clear of obstructions. A clear escape route will help them feel more comfortable. I also learned that it is important to build rapport with the students and foster respect on both sides.
If you have a student that has PTSD or TBI, allow them get go take a small break if their stress level is arising due to a situation. This will allow them to cool down where they will be able to focus and not get upset. Also, by letting them know that they could bring in their service animal to help them get through class, will help them improve their mental state of mind.
To always show others respect and what to look for with disabilitys.
I work to create rapport with all of my students and that they feel seen each class. I am glad this coincides with what veterans with PTSD need to thrive in my classroom.
I learned ways to make a classroom work for everyone. I liked the recommendations of classroom layouts, conveying information using a variety of learning styles (tactile, visual, written, verbal), and breaking large tasks into smaller segments to prevent overwhelm.
I have a much better understanding of the resources available to assist students with PTSD.
I have learned that having calm and consistant class will help with PTSD students.
Much like other areas of education, connection and communication are key when helping students with PTSD feel supported and advocated for. Routines are of the utmost importance to create an area of safety and predictability.
I have learned to create a calm, consistent environment which should benefit all the students especially the one with PTSD or TBI
I learned that consistent routines, clear expectations, and calm, supportive communication are key strategies for helping students with PTSD. I plan to apply this by maintaining structure in my classroom and responding to students’ needs with patience and empathy.
This module really helped me reflect on the structure of my lessons, and if there are tweaks, or things I can add to break it up in a way that increases accessibility.
As an instructor is important to set an optimal learning environment for the students, and especially identifying disabilities such as PTSD or TBI.
Instructors need to be keenly aware of the students who have TBI/PTSD, there are barriers that may be present and they may need accommodation to assist this veteran or person suffering from these debilitating conditions.
Instructors can make the transition to college easier for students with PTSD by establishing a consistent routine and breaking course material down into smaller chunks.
This course prepared us to make specialized teaching plans for students with PTSD and TBI.
The strategies mentioned will help students with PSTD and TBI. Building rapport with students help understand them and how to help them in class succeed
This module reinforced the importance of treating students with disabilities with respect and to be accommodating.
