Center for Teaching and Learning Research Guide: Trauma Informed Pedagogy

Crafted in a moment of extraordinary collective trauma, “Hard Lessons” brings together contributions from art historians, practicing artists, and museum educators to explore the multivalent ways arts educators make space for learning through varied—and often intersecting—experiences of personal and collective traumas.

This essay develops a healing centered approach to addressing trauma, moving beyond “what happened to you” to “what’s right with you” and views those exposed to trauma as agents in the creation of their own well-being.

Educating yourself is the first step toward helping your students. In this article, the authors explore what trauma-informed teaching is and what it looks like in the art room.