Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (45 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
Students with trauma histories are requesting explicit alerts called "trigger warnings" that required course material may be upsetting to them. This workshop provides a conceptual discussion of what constitutes student trauma history; a summary of a qualitative research project with faculty who teach student trauma survivors; and practical suggestions for balancing healthy classroom culture with the demands of content. Relevant for all chairpersons.
Keywords
trigger warnings; social microcosm; student trauma history; classroom climate; innovative strategies
Recommended Citation
Gere, Susan (2015). ""Trigger Warnings": Balancing challenging material with overwhelming students," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2015/Trends/1
Additional Files
Resume Gere 2014.pdf (234 kB)Presenter CV
Trigger Warnings.pptx (497 kB)
PowerPoint
"Trigger Warnings": Balancing challenging material with overwhelming students
Students with trauma histories are requesting explicit alerts called "trigger warnings" that required course material may be upsetting to them. This workshop provides a conceptual discussion of what constitutes student trauma history; a summary of a qualitative research project with faculty who teach student trauma survivors; and practical suggestions for balancing healthy classroom culture with the demands of content. Relevant for all chairpersons.
