Course | The Brain Science of Regulation

Facilitator

Dr. Addison Duane, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology.

EDUO 9950: The Brain Science of Regulation

Trauma significantly impacts brain development.Cultivate a deeper neurological understanding of the trauma-affected brain. Critically analyze emotional responses from a trauma-informed lens while planning to teach students about the brain. Gain an understanding of various school-specific regulatory strategies.

Syllabus

This course is one in a series titled, Trauma Informed Practices. The courses are not sequential. They can be taken in
any order to meet your professional needs. Note: This is a Public syllabus of the course. For a fully detailed syllabus, please email the instructor.

Course Relation to CCS or other Professional Standards
Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities.

Course Assignments/Modules

Assignment 1: Introduction
Write a 1-page statement of purpose.

Assignment 2: Trauma, Stress, and the Brain
Examine the three parts of the brain that are important in a trauma-affected brain in an effort to better
understand the various functions. Using the mini lesson template provided, plan to briefly teach one topic from
several choices.

Assignment 3: Regulated vs Dysregulated
Read about what it means for the brain to be regulated and how it’s different from exhibiting self-control.

Assignment 4: Regulatory Strategies
Read about self-regulation from a leader in the field. Then, select and plan for two self-regulation strategies
that could be introduced in your classroom.

Assignment 5: Final Thoughts
Write 1-2 paragraphs with a reflection of your learning. What was the most impactful piece of brain science that
you discovered? What information are you most excited to share out with your students? Why?

For further information about the syllabus, please visit Dominican University of California website.

Semester Credits

1

Credit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Dominican University of California.