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Ana - I learned that students are greatly affected by any trauma in their lives and need help to manage through it because it can have physical and emotional consequences.

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Ana - How we as teachers can help the students to become more motivated in school and how to give them emotional support without becoming emotionally drained?

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Ana- They are essential for a student that has been through traumatic experiences because it helps them develop a type of motivation in their life.

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Faith- I learned about different strategies to use in the classroom to support students who have experienced trauma. One that I like and will use is the de-escalation script.

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Katie- I learned that there are physical and developmental consequences that can come with trauma.

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Katie- How does trauma impact someone's learning?

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Martin - In the classroom I'm going to have to be vigilant in being aware of student trauma. The article was good on outlying strategies that can help.

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Katie- After watching the movie, I know that being a source of support can mean alot to a student dealing with trauma. These students receive a great deal of support from teachers and staff at Black Rock.

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Faith- I would like to know more about the best ways to go about talking with and helping students who are more resistant to help

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Anne- I learned that trauma-informed practice is a "mindset". I liked that quote in one of the videos, it's not a curriculum or lesson plan, it is a mindset

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Faith- Trauma-informed practices prioritize understanding, recognizing, and responding to what each student goes through.

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That trauma can impact balance and coordination.

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Martin - I'd like to know other strategies. The more tools we have to use the better.

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Andrew- I want to know how teachers can better understand students. I'd like to know what methods can help students stay engaged even when they are experiencing personal and family hardship.

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Martin - From watching the film it seemed that the most important role of the teacher in trauma informed practices is to build solid relationships with the students. That was the main tactic we saw in the film.

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Andrew- Teachers awareness of trauma can make them more understanding. Empathy can help maintain difficult relationships.

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Jessica: "All behavior is purposeful" (Conscious Discipline video). When children lack the skills or tools to communicate appropriately, their communication will come in whatever form they are familiar with (e.g., throwing things).

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Jessica: Concrete examples of how "trauma-informed" is operationalized in the classroom.

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Anne- I wonder about the best way to get a few minutes with a student to talk through things. After class? After school?

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Anne- I know that just being there for the students is so helpful. The staff cannot fix their problems, and that has be frustrating, but just being a constant, trusted presence is encouraging.

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Jessica: One thing that is abundantly clear from the movie is that trauma-informed practice cannot be one-size-fits-all. The staff of Black Rock take time to truly know their students and what they specifically need for support. (For example, when the math teacher used music to help Joey connect with math.)

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Kaithland- I learned about the developmental causes of trauma. An example is social isolation.

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Kaithland- What are ways the teachers can support the students while also supporting themselves?

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Renee - Teaching students how to cope is an effective method for helping students deal with trauma.

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Kaithland- After watching the movie, I learned that a students' trauma can affect how they progress academically and emotionally. I feel like giving up is the "easy" route to take.

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I know that I am not capable of teaching in an environment like Black Rock. I think it would wear me out emotionally

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Renee - I wonder how we, as teachers, can balance sharing stories about our lives without risking traumatizing or triggering our students with them.

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Jenna- I learned that students experiencing trauma may exhibit physical signs as well as developmental signs.

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Renee - Trauma-informed classrooms helps teach resilience which helps students learn how to deal with future challenges.

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Jenna- I wonder how as a teacher we can help students experiencing trauma be successful

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Jenna- After watching the movie, I know that trauma-informed practices have an impact on how a child develops and grows. I also think that a child who has experienced major trauma does not prioritize school which could lead to lack of motivation.

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What wonderings or questions do you have about trauma-informed practices?

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What have you learned about trauma-informed practices?

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After watching “Bad Kids” or from your own experiences, what do you know and would be willing to share about trauma-informed practices?