Changing Minds to Address Poverty Graduation 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
Students affected by poverty may struggle to see a future beyond today—but you can help shift that perspective. In this course, you’ll explore the graduation mindset, grounded in Eric Jensen’s work, and discover practical strategies to help students see themselves as future graduates. Learn how to foster purpose, future planning, and high expectations that motivate students to succeed beyond the classroom. This is part of a series on poverty and learning.
In this course, you will:
- Define the graduation mindset and its role in long-term student success.
- Explore how poverty influences future orientation and goal-setting.
- Learn strategies to help students see themselves as graduates and achievers.
- Discover ways to embed future-focused thinking into daily instruction.
- Apply Eric Jensen’s research to inspire hope, purpose, and persistence.
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