Education & Teaching Question

Essay Question 1 Toxic Stress & Learning

  1. Harvard Center on the Developing Child Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development (2:15 animation)

Using Dr. Nadine Burke Harris TED Talk and the Harvard Center on the Developing Child resource, explain how toxic stress disrupts brain development and influences student learning. Provide one concrete example of how this understanding should shape a teachers instructional decisions or classroom environment.


Essay Question 2 Trauma Triggers in the Marcus Scenario
Identify at least three potential trauma triggers that appear in the Marcus scenario. For each trigger, explain why it may lead to dysregulation based on ACES principles, and describe one proactive strategy a trauma-informed teacher could use to prevent escalation.

3.) Marcus becomes visibly upset when he is corrected publicly or surprised by sudden transitions. Describe a trauma-informed de-escalation response that protects Marcuss emotional safety, maintains his dignity, and prevents power struggles. Explain why your response aligns with trauma-informed practices discussed in this module.

Essay Question 4 Instructional Adaptations for Emotional Safety
Design two trauma-informed instructional or classroom management strategies that would increase predictability, emotional safety, and trust for Marcus. For each strategy, explain how it supports regulation and why it aligns with trauma-informed practices from this module.

Requirements: 4+ paragraphs

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