Michigan Virtual

Changing Minds to Address Poverty - Relational 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

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About This Course

Strong relationships are the foundation of high-performance teaching—especially for students affected by poverty. In this course, you’ll explore the relational mindset, based on Eric Jensen’s work, and learn how connection and trust impact classroom engagement and achievement. Discover practical strategies to build meaningful relationships that foster student success. This course is part of a seven-part series on poverty and student learning.

In this course, you will:

  • Define the relational mindset and its impact on student outcomes.
  • Explore how poverty affects students’ ability to connect and engage.
  • Learn strategies to build trust and meaningful teacher-student relationships.
  • Discover how relationships support high-performance teaching.
  • Apply practical, research-based tools for relational equity in the classroom.

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