{"id":5010,"date":"2023-04-26T23:21:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T03:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2023-04-26T23:21:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T03:21:50","slug":"fostering-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2023\/04\/fostering-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"Fostering Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8-1024x537.png?resize=556%2C291&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5053\" width=\"556\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8.png?resize=1024%2C537&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8.png?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8.png?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8.png?resize=1536%2C805&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-8.png?w=1869&amp;ssl=1 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Educators play a critical role in shaping the learning and development of their students. This is why we must make it a priority to create a safe classroom environment for our students. One that fosters creativity, community, and learning. Unfortunately, many students come to school with experiences of trauma that can impact their ability to learn and engage in the classroom. Creating a trauma-sensitive learning environment is essential for teachers who want to support their students\u2019 social emotional well-being and academic success. If we as educators make the effort&nbsp; to understand the impact of trauma on our students\u2019 brains, emotions, and behavior, then we should be able to implement teaching strategies such as building relationships, creating a positive classroom culture, developing coping skills that support and foster resilience and academic achievement for all of our students. Our goal should be to do what we can in hopes of making a significant impact on the lives of our students both inside and outside of the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trauma Informed Teaching | Dr. Meredith Fox | TEDxFieldstoneDriveED\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0vbN5CZCEsw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this video, Dr. Fox encourages listeners to re-think how they relate to and build relationships with their students who have social-emotional needs and the strategies they implement in their teaching to connect with students who may have experienced trauma in their lives. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 0%,rgb(51,167,181) 64%)\">Upstairs vs. Downstairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Operating in the Upstairs Brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:12px\">The upstairs brain, also called our cortex, is our <strong>thinking<\/strong> and <strong>receptive<\/strong> brain. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:12px\">This is where logic, reasoning, and self-control come from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:12px\">Provides a fuller perspective of the world and enables us to emotionally regulate and to have control over our body.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:12px\">When this part of the brain is working well, students are able to utilize self-understanding, empathy and morality, as well as consider consequences and think before we act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Operating in the Downstairs Brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">The downstairs brain, also called the amygdala, is our reactive and <strong>defensive<\/strong> brain. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">This is where <strong>fight<\/strong>, <strong>flight<\/strong>, or <strong>freeze<\/strong> responses come from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-6.png?resize=840%2C836&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-6.png?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-6.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-6.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/image-6.png?resize=768%2C764&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">When the downstairs brain is activated, the upstairs brain is shut off and the student goes into survival mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Students aren&#8217;t able to learn properly when their operating in the downstairs brain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theoutspokenblonde\/video\/7184946749281291562\" data-video-id=\"7184946749281291562\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@theoutspokenblonde\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theoutspokenblonde?refer=embed\">@theoutspokenblonde<\/a> <p><a title=\"greenscreen\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/greenscreen?refer=embed\">#greenscreen<\/a> <a title=\"fyp\u30b7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed\">#fyp\u30b7<\/a> <a title=\"fyp\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\">#fyp<\/a> <a title=\"trending\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/trending?refer=embed\">#trending<\/a> <a title=\"traumabrain\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/traumabrain?refer=embed\">#traumabrain<\/a> <a title=\"traumabrainfog\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/traumabrainfog?refer=embed\">#traumabrainfog<\/a> <a title=\"amygdala\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/amygdala?refer=embed\">#amygdala<\/a> <a title=\"healingtrauma\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/healingtrauma?refer=embed\">#healingtrauma<\/a> <a title=\"traumahealing\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/traumahealing?refer=embed\">#traumahealing<\/a> <a title=\"scienceoftrauma\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/scienceoftrauma?refer=embed\">#scienceoftrauma<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - The Outspoken Blonde\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7184946771863292714?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; The Outspoken Blonde<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 0%,rgb(51,167,181) 36%)\">How Teachers can Foster Resilience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the impact of trauma on our students brains, emotions, and behaviors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building strong relationships with students by being present, empathetic, and authentic, and by creating opportunities for students to connect with each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, respected, and valued. This can be done by establishing clear expectations and routines, and providing opportunities for students to contribute and participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using positive and affirming language in addition to feedback that is specific constructive, and focused on effort and progress rather than just achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching coping skills such as mindfulness, self-regulation, and problem-solving that aids in stress management and builds resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-26-at-7.05.29-PM-1024x494.png?resize=679%2C327&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5041\" width=\"679\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-26-at-7.05.29-PM.png?resize=1024%2C494&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-26-at-7.05.29-PM.png?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-26-at-7.05.29-PM.png?resize=768%2C371&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-26-at-7.05.29-PM.png?w=1048&amp;ssl=1 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Kristin Souers emphasizes the power of seven seconds in her book titled, <em>Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom<\/em>. She describes the first seven seconds of our interaction with every student in our classroom as critical and that it should be full of enthusiasm, joy, compliments, friendly banter, etc. When dealing with students who\u2019ve experienced trauma, taking the first seven seconds of class to acknowledge them and assure them that you are excited they are in class can be very impactful.<br><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As educators, it&#39;s our responsibility to foster resilience in our students. 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