Changing Minds to Address Poverty - Enrichment Mindset
$ Free *
Teaching & Learning Practices 1 hr Self Paced 1 General SCECH
*
Michigan Virtual courses are subsidized for Michigan
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
All students—especially those impacted by poverty—deserve rich, brain-building learning experiences. In this course, you’ll explore the enrichment mindset from Eric Jensen’s research and discover how to intentionally boost cognitive development through engaging, high-impact instruction. Learn practical strategies to create an enriched environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and long-term growth. This is part of a seven-part series on poverty and learning.
In this course, you will:
- Define the enrichment mindset and its effect on brain development.
- Understand how poverty influences access to enriching experiences.
- Learn strategies to build students’ cognitive capacity through instruction.
- Discover how enrichment supports curiosity, confidence, and achievement.
- Apply Eric Jensen’s research to design brain-boosting classroom practices.
This course is offered in partnership with the MDE. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
SCECHs Granted
- 1 - General SCECH
Duration
- 30-90 days
Source
- Michigan Virtual