Strategies that Engage: Moving Beyond the Stereotypes of Poverty

About the Course
This course will provide participants with an opportunity to explore core strategies for engagement that lead to academic success for learners. Participants will explore seven factors that establish purposeful learning routines to increase motivation and empower students to take ownership of learning. Enrolled educators will implement new strategies and create an immediate plan for their classroom that enriches learning and revitalizes the school day.
Required Text:
Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement by Eric Jensen
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify strategies for building relationships and improving behavior, especially for those impacted by poverty.
- Determine five mindsets that support success for all students.
- Compare strategies for building cognitive capacity.
- Implement a school-wide plan for engaged learning that takes into account growth mindset.
Reviews
Peggy Franklin
A major focus is the connections with students and staff. The school-wide plan will help focus staff to use all human resources available for students and staff.
Karen Burton
This class highlighted a lot of usable strategies to increase student engagement and strengthen relationships between students and teachers. The book was a good read full of relevant suggestions.
Katherine Dockerty
This book study is a great reminder about practices that are beneficial for students facing poverty, but that benefit all students. The book is easy to read and the class was helpful in working through the book.
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