Safe Spaces for Learning: Creating Trauma Sensitive Learning Environments
Primary Presenter Brief Bio
Cheryl Smith Turner is an independent educational training consultant providing educators with the insight and tools for improved instructional strategies that contribute to a positive climate for learning. She is a seasoned trainer who brings, passion, professionalism and more than 35 years of experience as an educator to each and every presentation. She trains on various topics related to social-emotional learning, classroom management and child guidance, language/literacy development, play-based learning and support of dual language learners, to name a few. The common thread in her presentations is Cheryl’s view of teaching as a spiritual task where the work that we do on behalf of learners must begin with empowered educators who connect with students and create powerful and positive climates for learning. A strengths-based school climate where relationships are cultivated, expectations remain high and students are taught to be thinkers is an environment where learners will succeed. Cheryl engages her audiences with a high-energy, interactive training style that combines practical strategies and impactful, relevant content with a dash of humor and a heaping helping of fun!
Type of Presentation
Regular Session
Location
Room 2908
Topic Category
Strand 4: Including All Children
Targeted Age Group
0 1
Targeted Audience
Child Care Center
Brief Session Description
Trauma has profound effects on children’s development and can undermine their ability to thrive academically and socially. This session provides a framework for understanding trauma symptoms and for developing trauma-sensitive structures and practices in our programs. Participants will discuss brain-smart techniques for providing learners with tools needed for resilience and school success.
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2018
Safe Spaces for Learning: Creating Trauma Sensitive Learning Environments
Room 2908
Trauma has profound effects on children’s development and can undermine their ability to thrive academically and socially. This session provides a framework for understanding trauma symptoms and for developing trauma-sensitive structures and practices in our programs. Participants will discuss brain-smart techniques for providing learners with tools needed for resilience and school success.
Full Session Description
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