Course Details

This course includes an article and a video round-table conversation about the brain and education. The article "Domestic Violence & Education" by Karen Ferry explores the pervasive and detrimental impact of domestic violence on both adults and children. It highlights how children exposed to domestic violence face serious emotional, psychological, social, and developmental consequences. The article delves into the various ways domestic violence manifests, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and how these experiences shape a child's brain development and coping mechanisms. It also discusses the critical role of educators and schools in providing a supportive environment to mitigate the adverse effects of domestic violence on children, emphasizing the importance of emotional security and positive teacher-student relationships.

  • Identify the emotional, psychological, and developmental impacts of domestic violence on children.

  • Recognize the role of brain development in young children exposed to domestic violence.

  • Analyze the behavioral responses of children at different developmental stages when exposed to domestic violence.

  • Assess the importance of a supportive school environment in mitigating the effects of domestic violence.

  • Explore strategies for educators to provide emotional security and support to students affected by domestic violence.

  • Learn about the challenges teachers face, such as managing diverse learning needs and high stress levels, and the significance of empathy, preparation, and self-care for educators.

Course curriculum

    1. Domestic Violence & Education by Karen Ferry

    2. Domestic Violence Quiz

    1. Education and the Brain

    2. Education and the Brain Quiz

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