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2022-08
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Each year as a teacher I encounter at least one student who has experienced some instance of
trauma in their short lifetime. ELLs have unique experiences that can potentially make them
more susceptible to traumatic events in their lives. This capstone explores the overarching
research question: How can teachers use trauma informed instruction to promote success with
ELLs. The problem associated with trauma and ELLs is a lack of knowledge or preparation to
utilize trauma informed teaching practices to create a productive learning environment for ELLs.
ELLs who have experienced trauma experience behavioral issues, academic issues, and teachers
who do not know how to properly care for and teach a traumatized student. This capstone
includes a PD for teachers to learn about the impacts of trauma on the student; how to respond in
a trauma informed manner; and classroom strategies that are trauma informed that can help
mediate the effects of trauma on the student. Today trauma is prevalent in all student
populations. Creating a trauma informed classroom environment through the use of student
choice, trauma informed assessment, trauma informed writing, and advocacy can help mediate
the negative effects of trauma. When teachers implement trauma informed teaching practices, all
students, particularly ELLs who have experienced trauma, will benefit and achieve academic
success