BCD702 - Effects of Stress, Trauma and Violence on Children's Learning

Topic Outline

• The process of learning with a focus on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
• Six Core Strengths for Healthy Child Development
• Sources of stress and trauma, including exposure to violence, for children, families, and communities  
• Effects of toxic stress on brain development and social emotional well-being within the learning context
• Posttraumatic stress in children and family members
• Cultural competence and resilience
• The role of the professional in supporting children experiencing stress, trauma, and violence
  • RIRO training
  • Ecological fit
  • Trauma sensitive environments

Mode of Instruction

• Collaborative discussions
• Interactive media-rich lectures
• Small group activities
• Wed-based interactions
• Presentations
• Case Studies

Prescribed Texts
Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2017). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook. (3^rd edition) Philadelphia, PA: Basic Books, ISBN# 9780465094455

Pearson, J., & Hall, D. (2016). RIRO (Reaching IN... Reaching OUT) workbooks: Adult skills training & child applications. Toronto, ON: First Folio Resource Group Inc.
http://www.reachinginreachingout.com/documents/GUIDEBOOK-MAY29-17-FINAL2_000.pdf

Seneca College Library (2020) APA citation guide  (7^th edition)
Download:  https://seneca.libguides.com/apa  

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Modes of Evaluation
Comparative Analysis                     40%
Group Presentation                        30%
Reflection                                      30%
 
Creating a Climate of Respect
Building knowledge collaboratively (social constructivism) is the theoretical cornerstone of the BCD program. To be consistent with this philosophy, the program supports the creation of a culture of respect and collegiality among faculty, students, and staff. We rely on all participants to demonstrate respect by keeping appointments, being on time for classes, listening to the diverse perspectives of others, and being clear and sensitive in communication.
 
Confidentiality
Personal information is often shared in classes. Students are required to keep this information confidential. For assignments, classroom discussions, and other learning situations, you must protect the identity of the people and settings you mention and circumstances related by other students and/or staff.
 
Preparing Assignments
It is assumed that all work will be of professional quality. Unless your professor states that work may be submitted by a group, you are expected to prepare your own work for evaluation. All assignments must be word-processed in APA* format. Any student’s work containing numerous spelling, typographical or grammatical errors will result in the loss of marks. Work that is illegible will be returned ungraded and zero (0) marks will be earned.
 
Assignment Policies
It is the student’s responsibility to deliver assignments to faculty members. Most assignments require submission via Blackboard through Safe Assign using a file format specified by your instructor. Students are not permitted to fax copies of assignments and email should only be used for assignments under special circumstances and with prior consent of the professor.
 
In many of the courses in the BCD program, there will be group assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the professor well in advance if there are difficulties within the group that prevent members from working in a cohesive, respectful, and collaborative manner.
 
Students are strongly encuraged to attend all classes and assessments.  It is your responsibility to cover any missed materials.  Presentations or exams missed without sufficient documented reason, will result in a grade of zero for the missed assessment(s).

Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to keep copies (assignments, etc.) used for evaluation purposes.
 
Due Dates and Extensions
Due dates for assignments and other evaluation procedures for each subject are set in class.
 
Requests for extensions must be made to the professor before the due date. Many professors require written requests and approval forms for extensions.
 
When an assignment grade has been reduced to an “F” because of late submission, the “F” grade will be used to calculate the final subject grade but will not prevent the student from passing the subject. The final grade will be based on the combined weighted total of all course evaluations.
 
The last day to submit a late assignment is the last day of classes for that subject. Some professors require that assignment be handed in during the last scheduled class.
 
Unless an extension has already been approved by the professor, assignments received after the final day of a subject will receive 0 marks.
 
Grading
In the BCD program, there is no option to re-write an assignment when the grade earned is an “F” (below 50%). The final course grade will be based on the combined weighted total of all course evaluations.
 
As a student at Seneca College, you are expected to read the College Academic Policy, College Student Handbook, and the BCD Student Handbook. Please note: The information contained in the Academic Policy and Student Handbooks is very important.