Presenting a Valid and Reliable Measure of Trauma-Informed Online Teaching for Undergraduate Asynchronous Online Courses

• In Event: Data-Driven Insights in Online Learning

Abstract

The majority of US college students have experienced a traumatic event that could impact their health, social life, and academic success. While faculty are encouraged to implement Trauma-informed teaching practices, rigorously studied resources do not exist for online courses. We address this gap by presenting findings from a pilot study of 129 undergraduate students at a MidAtlantic Historically Black University. We contribute a valid and reliable student-facing survey of Trauma-Informed Online Teaching practices that correlates to the Community of Inquiry model and a measure of online course Climate. Our model and survey can be easily deployed by faculty or instructional designers who seek to understand how to best support students who are responding to traumatic events in their lives.

Authors

• Virginia Byrne, Morgan State University

• Michelle Mondrey, Morgan State University

• Adeoluwa Oluwatoyin Folami, Morgan State University

• Mariola Moeyaert, University at Albany - SUNY

• Christine Licata-Hoang, Morgan State University