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Syllabus Introduction to Trauma-informed Mindfulness & Compassion for Educators

Welcome to Introduction to Trauma-informed Mindfulness & Compassion for Educators. 

Course Objectives

  1. At the end of this course, you’ll be able to define the main tenets of mindfulness and recognize the benefits and drawbacks of mindfulness practice for those who have suffered from trauma.
  2. After practicing Loving-Kindness meditation for 10-15 minutes a day for one week, you will reflect on personal changes (if any) in feelings of compassion for yourself and others. 
  3. You will reflect on the prevalence of trauma and consider some ways that trauma is deeply connected to culture and socialization.
  4. You will be able to identify some best practices for introducing mindfulness practices to your classroom or school program.

Requirements

  • All course materials are included in this Canvas course.  
  • Internet Access
  • A Google Drive account
  • Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader or a similar pdf reader for posted articles
  • Basic computer skills
  • Required Zoom Meeting Web Conference on the last day of class. 

About the Instructor

I am part of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum team, specializing in helping teachers utilize the principles of backwards design to develop distance education courses. I have been integrating digital tools and resources into teaching at NCSSM since 2001, including creating over 1,000 videos for the school’s YouTube Channel. I've made several professional development resources for teachers in areas such as video production, audio production, storytelling, and flipping the classroom. In 2015, I received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for outstanding service. I've lived and traveled all over the country, toured as a musician, and I've made several short award-winning experimental documentaries that have shown at film festivals all over the world. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, meditation and spending time with my family.

Education:

  • BA, Communication Theory & Media Design, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  • Certificate in Project Management, NC State University
  • M.Ed, Learning Design & Technology, NC State University (anticipated 2020)

Full Transparency

I am NOT a meditation instructor & I have no background in therapy. I just wanted to make something about a topic I was interested in exploring. I've been meditating since Summer 2014. 

Contact Information:

Name: Joyce Ventimiglia

Email: jcventim@ncsu.ed

Phone number: 919-475-2869

During the enrollment period of this course, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time. The best way to contact me is via email but you may also text me. It may take me up to 24 hours to get back to you. 

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