College Libraries: Anti-Bias and Trauma Informed Teaching: Overview

What is Trauma Informed Teaching?

To be trauma-informed in any context means:

to understand the ways in which violence, victimization, and other forms of trauma can impact individuals, families, and communities

and

to use that understanding to inform policies and practices in order to prevent (re)traumatization and promote resilience and growth

Carello, Janice. "Trauma Informed Teaching & Learning in Times of Crisis." [Powerpoint slides]. Retrieved July 30, 2020, from: https://traumainformedteachingblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/titl-in-times-of-crisis-slides.pdf

Start with Dr. Carello’s comprehensive YouTube video:

Trauma-Informed Teaching & Learning : bringing a trauma-informed approach to higher education by Janice Carello
Dr. Carello's blog dedicated to bringing a trauma-informed approach to higher education.
Annotated Syllabus Example for Trauma Informed Teaching
Best practices for integrating trauma-informed teaching and learning principles into a course.
Examples of TITL (Trauma Informed Teaching and Learning) in College Classrooms
Seven principles of TITL and how to apply them in the classroom.