Changing Minds to Address Poverty - Engagement Mindset
$ Free *
Teaching & Learning Practices 1 hr Self Paced 1 General SCECH
*
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educators and early childhood providers. Learners
from other states or outside of the Michigan K-12
education system will pay full price for Michigan
Virtual courses.
Full Price:
$
10
About This Course
Students living in poverty often struggle with consistent engagement—but a shift in mindset can transform their learning experience. In this course, you’ll explore Eric Jensen’s engagement mindset and discover how to create high-energy, high-expectation classrooms that sustain student interest. Learn practical strategies to maintain momentum and build connections that foster motivation and success. This is part of a seven-part series on poverty and learning.
In this course, you will:
- Define the engagement mindset and its influence on student learning.
- Explore how poverty affects attention, participation, and motivation.
- Learn strategies to create engaging, high-expectation classroom environments.
- Discover how consistency and relevance drive student success.
- Apply research-based methods from Eric Jensen to boost classroom engagement.
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SCECHs Granted
- 1 - General SCECH
Duration
- 30-90 days
Source
- Michigan Virtual