Program Overview

Introduction to the Unit

The unit "A Trauma-Informed Approach to Resilience and Wellbeing" (EES203) is designed for students interested in exploring the impact of trauma on individuals' lives and its effects on learning. This unit introduces key concepts of early adversity, resilience, and wellbeing, and examines these through a lens of contemporary practice and theory.

Unit Details

• 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
• Availability as Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

The unit is available online in Semester 2. It is crucial for students to ensure their computer meets the minimum system requirements for distance/off-campus study.

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• 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: $592.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $592.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,562.00
• HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP: Available depending on eligibility

Requisites

• Prerequisites: EDU202 or EAL201

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Weekly online lectures (1 hour), weekly online synchronous webinars (2 hours), online asynchronous tutorial
• Assessment:
  • The impact of early adversity: Key understandings and practices (20%)
  • Action Plan and Reflection on Learning (40%)
  • Behaviour analysis and the implications for practice (40%)
• Textbooks: Required reading materials will be provided by the Unit Coordinator and can be accessed through MyLO.

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.