Creating Connection

Issued by BGSU Education and Human Development

The earner of this badge understands that building healthy and respectful relationships within students is one of the most valuable things an educator can do to impact the engagement and learning that takes place in a classroom. Knowing oneself and knowing one’s students and their backgrounds are the foundation to building these relationships. The earner also understands the different environments in which students live, learn, and play. (10 hrs)

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Building Relationships
Building Trust

Earning Criteria

Self-paced, independent online module completion (minimum of 10 hrs of work), actively participate in group discussions and successfully complete required activities and assessments.