Combining Trauma Informed Pedagogy with the Active Learning Cycle

The purpose of this session is to provide music educators with strategies to combine and implement trauma informed pedagogy (TIP) and the active learning cycle into the classroom. Using the abundance model and growth mindset as frameworks for the presentation, the presenter will discuss the impact of trauma on students and the benefit of implementing TIP. In addition, the discussion on the active learning cycle will help music educators understand how to create a student-centered classroom and promote student autonomy. Last, the presenter will provide ideas on how to integrate TIP and the active learning cycle into repertoire selection, community building, and identity formation.

Ramon Cardenas serves as the Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education at San Diego State University, where he teaches Choral Practicum, Choral Literature, and conducts the University Chorus. His research interests relate to DEI initiatives, preservice teacher preparation, and blending music with fitness. He has presented his research nationally at music education professional conferences and has been published in Florida Music Educator and Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. Prior to his graduate studies, he taught high school choral music and was the Music Director at several churches in Southern California. An active conductor, pianist, and certified personal trainer, he holds a PhD in Music Education from Florida State University.

NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy.

The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.