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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Resilience and Wellbeing unit (EES203)

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Introduction

This unit will appeal to any students wishing to explore the impact of trauma in our lives, and especially how this affects our learning. The unit will introduce and highlight key concepts of early adversity, that you may be familiar with from your own prior learning or educational experiences. These concepts will be explored through a lens of resilience and wellbeing. You will be introduced to theories, principles and strategies that will further your understanding of the impact of trauma, and enable you to build resilience, promote wellbeing, and support growth and learning, both for yourself, and others more effectively. You will also explore the importance of self-care to ensure your own sense of wellbeing which is critical for learning and the support of others.

Summary

Unit name A Trauma-Informed Approach to Resilience and Wellbeing
Unit code EES203
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Mrs Elspeth Stephenson
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the impact of early adversity on children’s growth and development
  • Examine personal beliefs and attitudes in relation to early adversity.
  • Explore trauma-related theories and their relationship to contemporary practice.
  • Reflect on how trauma-informed skills and knowledge can be applied to support learning.
  • Communicate effectively using professional and scholarly conventions and language.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070303 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

EDU202 or EAL201

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly online lectures (1 hour), weekly online synchronous webinars (2 hours), online asynchronous tutorial

AssessmentThe impact of early adversity: Key understandings and practices (20%)|Action Plan and Reflection on Learning (40%)|Behaviour analysis and the implications for practice (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required reading materials will be provided by your Unit Coordinator and can be accessed through MyLO. 

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