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Workshop Abstract
Implementing Trauma-&-Violence-Informed Pedagogical Practices:
To Advance Accessibility & Inclusion in the MSc Occupational Therapy Program at McMaster University
Presenter:
Sandra VanderKaay
Presenting on behalf of: Susan Jack, Michelle Phoenix, & Brenda Vrkljan.Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be:
Inspired to consider how trauma may affect learning in FHS classrooms.
Curious about potential strategies to mitigate trauma and promote inclusivity.
The Problem:
Research indicates that experiences of past or current trauma can interfere with learning at all stages of education and can be particularly problematic at the post-secondary level and for learners from equity-seeking groups.
The Approach:
This presentation will describe research aimed at identifying and implementing universally designed trauma-and-violence-informed practices within the MSc OT program to contribute to excellence in inclusive education at McMaster.
The Take Home Point:
Engaging trauma-and-violence informed pedagogical practices can mitigate the effects of trauma on learning, advance accessibility, and inclusivity, and lead to better learning outcomes.