Changing Minds to Address Poverty - Mindsets Matter
$ 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
Poverty affects more than home life—it impacts how students learn, behave, and engage in the classroom. In this introductory course, you’ll explore foundational research from Eric Jensen on the cognitive, emotional, and academic effects of poverty. Gain a clearer understanding of the barriers students face and begin building a mindset and strategy toolkit to help them thrive. This course is the first in a seven-part series on poverty and student achievement.
In this course, you will:
- Understand how poverty affects student learning, behavior, and development.
- Explore key research and insights from Eric Jensen.
- Identify barriers to academic success faced by students in poverty.
- Build awareness as a foundation for future mindset and strategy shifts.
- Prepare for deeper learning through the remaining six courses in the series.
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