Sense of Belonging
A sense of belonging is influenced by the classroom and school culture as well as by individual actions taken by adults in the school. Feeling valued and connected can feed into a students’ sense of belonging at school. Belonging, in turn, correlates with greater student well-being and higher academic engagement. An intentional investment of attention on the adult’s part can have meaningful ripple effects for students.
A sense of belonging is influenced by the classroom and school culture as well as by individual actions taken by adults in the school. Feeling valued and connected can feed into a students’ sense of belonging at school. Belonging, in turn, correlates with greater student well-being and higher academic engagement. An intentional investment of attention on the adult’s part can have meaningful ripple effects for students.