Given the broad reach of open educational resources (OER), efforts to design materials in an inclusive manner required the consideration of the diverse backgrounds of those accessing them. Public health research has revealed that one in five adults have been exposed to a potentially traumatic event. Given that reminders of these events can spur stress reactions that interfere with learning, those who develop OER can benefit from learning about trauma-informed practices to avoid such adverse experiences amongst students.
This presentation will introduce the strategies for instructional design that are aligned with the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMSHA) six key principles of a trauma-informed approach: safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice and choice; and cultural, historical and gender issues. Examples will be shared from OER resources by the authors - including texts, toolkits, podcasts and online courses.
The presentation will highlight the utility of OER for educators in higher education for teaching, research and service.
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[Session 3C]: Diversity Equity and InclusionAuthor Keywordstrauma-informed pedagogy, inclusive education, inclusive design
