Showcase: Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Instruction in Action

Picture of the book Equity-Centered

Spring Showcase! 

One of the coolest things about Bellevue College faculty is how dedicated we are to improving our instructional effectiveness. We know that our success translates to our students’ success. As much as we may like to participate in every single workshop, learning community, teaching square, and book club on campus, it is simply not possible. This spring, we’re bringing the learning highlights to you!  Faculty who have engaged in professional learning through the Faculty Commons over the past year will be presenting some key takeaways, how they’re implementing the learning, and ways their teaching and students’ learning have been impacted by the changes to their instruction. 


Equity-Centered, Trauma-Informed Instruction in Action

What is equity-centered trauma-informed education (ECTIE)? This framework advocates for actionable, but not prescriptive, ways to implement equity-centered practices (e.g., UDL, High 5, cultural responsiveness) to create safe and supportive learning environments that help students succeed. Author and educator Alex Shevrin Venet’s framework is particularly necessary given the unique stressor facing our students today.

During this showcase, colleagues who have participated in the ECTIE book club will provide an overview of the framework and share the ways they have implemented it into their teaching practices. Presenters are:

  • Jackie Schultz, History
  • Jennifer Parada, Psychology
  • Leo Kiralla, Psychology
  • Antwinett Lee, Nursing
  • Matt Edwards, Communications Studies
  • Katherine Oleson, Communication Studies

Tuesday, May 23, 1:30-3 p.m.  

Hy-Flex: Join in the Faculty Commons, or remote in.

Zoom information: Zoom Link; Meeting ID: 826 4683 3791; Passcode: Showcase

Let us know you’re coming by registering here.

Last Updated May 31, 2023