Videos and Reflection Questions

Chapter 5

In Brief: Science of Resilience

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r8hj72bfGo
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University produced this overview of the science of resilience.

Reflection Questions

1. At 1:10, resilience is described at a scale with protective factors on one end, negative factors on the other and the fulcrum as the biological makeup of the child. Think of a negative or traumatic experience in your life. Were you able to balance that experience with protective factors?
2. Was there an adult that was instrumental in aiding you to adapt and adjust after the experience consistent with the statement that Dr. Shonkoff makes that there is always an adult or adults that who is key in a child’s process of resilience?

 

In Brief: How Resilience Is Built

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSf7pRpOgu8
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard describes how relationships with others are key protective factors in fostering resilience.

Reflection Questions

1. At 1:15, the importance of being able to plan ahead is highlighted as a key factor in achieving resilience. Does knowing this change or reinforce your view of curriculums like High/Scope that emphasize teaching children to plan?

 

Science Bulletins: Brains Change with Trauma

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4o-EXLkA7Y
The Museum of Natural History gives a visual overview of how exposure changes the brains of combat veterans and children exposed to traumatic events.