Supporting Adolescent Development and Trauma

The _____ is the system in the brain linked to emotions and reward processing.

_____ is a strategy to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.

An instructional strategy that can reduce academic stress for students dealing with trauma is _____

How can teachers help students dealing with trauma feel more in control?

• Offer choices in assignments

• Assign more tests

• Limit student autonomy

• Increase lecture time

What is one way teachers can promote executive functioning in students?

• Use punitive discipline

• Incorporate project-based learning

• Avoid differentiated instruction

• Focus solely on lectures

Why is it important to collaborate with counselors or psychologists in a trauma-informed classroom?

• To increase academic workload

• To address individual student needs

• To enforce strict discipline

• To eliminate emotional support

Which strategy can help students improve their focus and attention during study sessions?

• Frequent breaks

• Continuous multitasking

• Extended study hours without breaks

• Ignoring distractions

What is a benefit of using mindfulness techniques in the classroom for students dealing with trauma?

• Increases stress levels

• Enhances emotional regulation

• Promotes competitive behavior

• Reduces focus on academics

How can teachers effectively support students' emotional well-being in a trauma-informed classroom?

• By minimizing student interaction

• By fostering open communication

• By maintaining a rigid classroom structure

• By focusing solely on academic performance

In Charlotte's classroom, what is a key feature that helps create a trauma-informed environment?

• Unpredictable routines

• Clear expectations

• Strict discipline

• High-stress activities