Today's educators face the difficult task of meeting the needs of diverse classrooms that include children who have been affected by war, violent conflict and trauma. The psychosocial needs of war-affected children who resettle in Canada can be intense, complicated, and can require a sensitive and individualized approach. Trauma can have multiple consequences on children that are not easily understood. Children who have experienced trauma are often labelled as disruptive, defiant, and at high risk of dropping out. When appropriate supports are in place, it is possible for children to recover from trauma. Working from a trauma informed perspective is a valuable approach to teaching that helps to ease the transition of these students into our classrooms, increasing the possibility of a successful Canadian transition. This webinar draws from qualitative research conducted in Canada and oversees that examines best practices in supporting the psychosocial needs of refugee students as a means of supporting successful integration into our schools and communities.
Key takeaways from this webinar will include:
1. Working from a trauma-informed perspective
2. Building capacity in newcomer students - Effects of trauma and interrupted learning and helping newcomer students that have suffered trauma and violence in their lives
3. Building a culturally responsive space and classroom
4. Lesson plans to assist and build capacity in classroom teachers
Bridging two worlds : building teacher capacity in working with refugee children
Presenter: Holly Murphy, Advanced Practice Leader, Trauma Informed Care Mental Health and Addictions Program, IWK
Integrating Trauma Informed Practices (TIP) into organizational culture can augment the daily experiences of students and families, which maximizes learning. These approaches also center on service provider wellness. The presenter will explore successes and challenges related to TIP integration in settings including teams, physical spaces, leadership and policy. Takeaways will include tools to assist with organizational supports for TIP.
Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) Implementation – How to Integrate TIP into Organizational Culture
Presenter: Scott Janssen, MSW, Clinical Practice Educator, Education and Training Team, NSHA
Back through popular demand, Scott Janssen, MSW will be offering a session on the principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This session will be similar to last year where Scott explored the five central principles of MI, acronym DEARS. MI has increasingly been recognized as a useful skill set for service providers to establish therapeutic relationships with service users as well as foster meaningful collaboration.
Principles and Techniques of Motivational Interviewing
Building on the success of the 2015 Big Data Congress, EECD and Big Data Alliance of Nova Scotia invited grade 7-12 students as well as teachers from across the province to participate in Education Day 2016 : Our Ocean Playground. On November 23, 2006, students and teachers experienced a day that integrates technology, explores innovation, and promotes entrepreneurship by focusing on the growing importance of oceans in our lives and in our world.
Building on the success of the 2015 Big Data Congress, EECD and Big Data Alliance of Nova Scotia invited grade 7-12 students as well as teachers from across the province to participate in Education Day 2016 : Our Ocean Playground. On November 23, 2006, students and teachers experienced a day that integrates technology, explores innovation, and promotes entrepreneurship by focusing on the growing importance of oceans in our lives and in our world.
Building on the success of the 2015 Big Data Congress, EECD and Big Data Alliance of Nova Scotia invited grade 7-12 students as well as teachers from across the province to participate in Education Day 2016 : Our Ocean Playground. On November 23, 2006, students and teachers experienced a day that integrates technology, explores innovation, and promotes entrepreneurship by focusing on the growing importance of oceans in our lives and in our world.
Lors de la journée de l'éducation 2016: L’Océan : notre terrain de jeu, les élèves de partout en Nouvelle-Écosse seront à Halifax pour une journée excitante et interactive.
Avec un discours inspirant, Sarika Cullis-Suzuki invitera les élèves dans le monde des sciences de la mer, l'activisme environnemental et des carrières dans le domaine de l'océan. Les élèves étudieront les concepts autour de la technologie de l'océan et de l'innovation et auront la possibilité de voir des liens avec des carrières possibles.
Cette journée de l'éducation 2016: L’Océan : notre terrain de jeu sera une journée engageante, inspirante, remplie d'apprentissage.
Journée de l’éducation 2016 : L’OCÉAN : NOTRE TERRAIN DE JEU
On November 23rd, 2016, students from across Nova Scotia will visit Halifax for an exciting, interactive day of learning, at Education Day 2016: Our Ocean Playground.
An inspiring keynote speech by Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki will invite students into the world of ocean science, environmental activism and careers in an ocean field. Students will explore concepts around ocean technology and innovation, and will have opportunities to make connections with potential careers.
Education Day 2016: Our Ocean Playground, will be a day filled with engaging and inspiring learning.
