ERASMUS+ KA220-HED: STEP "Trauma-informed teaching"

Duration

October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2027

Project Objective to create conditions for the implementation of trauma-informed approaches in teaching that will increase inclusiveness, psychological safety, and academic success in higher education.

Project implementation

  • Bringing together 20 trauma experts from various disciplines related to mental health and education.
  • Developing a framework and training materials for trauma-informed teaching based on existing research and expert surveys.
  • Implementation of a trainer training program to further disseminate knowledge among teachers.
  • Creation of an open database, hosting webinars and a final conference to exchange practices.
  • Implementation of trauma-informed approaches in the policies and practices of higher education institutions.

Expected Results:

  • Development of a trauma-informed curriculum, teaching guides, and open resources for teachers.
  • Improvement in lecturers’ competencies in trauma-informed teaching.
  • Strengthening the institutional capacity of higher education institutions through training aimed at improving psychological safety and inclusion.
  • Integration of trauma-informed approaches into national education policies and teacher training programs.
  • Improving inclusion policies and academic success for immigrant students.

Partner Institution:

Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Khmelnytskyi National University, Ukraine

FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Austria

Institute for Migration and Nationalities, Croatia

Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany