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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Student Sense of Belonging"”.
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CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY AND FIRST-GENERATION LATINX STUDENT SENSE OF BELONGING
… qualitative research study assessed the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy on first-generation Latinx student sense of belonging at an emerging Hispanic serving institution (HSI). This study adds to current literature around culturally relevant pedagogy, which focused on the close, …
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An investigation into student sense of belonging at a post-1992 university
This study explores students’ sense of belonging through the accounts of nineteen undergraduate students studying at an inner city post-1992 university. Participants' accounts were obtained through semi-structured interviews conducted at three key points during their first year of study. The …
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Student employment with campus recreation: an opportunity for student sense of belonging
At institutions of higher education, with fewer traditional college-bound students and declining enrollment, retention of enrolled students is more important than ever. Institutions are more likely to retain students who have a sense of belonging. One avenue proven to help students develop a sense …
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Examining Generation Z Jewish undergraduate student sense of belonging in U.S. higher education
This study examined Jewish student sense of belonging (SOB) in U.S. higher education. Using SOB as the dependent variable, the study focused on variables associated with Generation Z Jewish undergraduate student SOB in U.S. 4-year institutions. To investigate this relationship, the study explored …
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Elucidating the Impacts of Learning Communities on Retention, Student Sense of Belonging, and Self-Efficacy in STEM
<p>Student sense of belonging (SoB) and self-efficacy (SE) are necessary aspects of promoting achievement and success in the STEM fields. This study focuses on how learning communities affect students' SoB and SE in relation to STEM as well as demographics, including race, gender, and …
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Undergraduate Student Sense of Belonging and EdTech Tool Engagement: A Mixed Methods Exploration of the Virtual Campus Experience
… known about the ways in which these tools impact student engagement and sense of belonging, two indicators which are important to student persistence and graduation. Using Strayhorn’s (2023) critical socioecological sense of belonging framework, this convergent mixed methods study offers insights …
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The Fourth Wall of Dialogue: A Co-Constructive Collaboration on BIPOC Student Sense of Belonging in Higher Education
<p>Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students’ sense of belonging (SOB) at higher education institutions has decreased over the last 30 years despite numerous initiatives aimed at increasing a sense of belonging for this group of students and addressing the challenges they face from …
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Student Belonging in Teaching Assistant Interactions and Course Policies in Post-Secondary Computer Science
All students studying Computer Science (CS) deserve to have their basic psychological need for belonging satisfied. In this dissertation, I present two studies of belonging among CS students at the University of Washington Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. In the first …
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Environmental education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Hidden curriculum, informal learning of Pro-environmental Values
The purpose of this study was to identify if and how the hidden curriculum (informal teaching and learning) on Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) campuses influences students’ pro-environmental behaviour and ideas. The study aims to make the invisible visible. A phenomenographic approach …
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International students' sense of belonging
<p>Student sense of belonging in universities is tied to increased retention rates and satisfaction with university experience. However, international students may be experiencing low levels of belonging, especially with American students. From a survey that asked students about their sense of …
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Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi (where they live contently): a study on Native student belonging at the University of South Dakota
In this dissertation, the impact of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) on Native student sense of belonging is examined and the following research question addressed: How does participation in Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi Living Learning Community shape Native students’ sense of belonging at the …
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Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Parenting Adult Learners Regarding Persistence In Two-Year Community Colleges
… phenomenological study examined the results of semi-structured interviews conducted with six parenting adult learners (ParentALs) enrolled in three public two-year community colleges in the United States. This study investigated the problem of a lack of understanding of the experiences of …
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Culture and Community: The Importance of Black Spaces in Community Colleges
… community colleges serve a large proportion of Black students, but these students are not adequately supported to reach their educational goals (The Campaign for College Opportunity, 2019; National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 2022; Cross & Carman, 2022 Simpson, J., & Bista, K., …
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An Equity-Minded Assessment of Belonging Among Computing Students at Cal Poly
<p>Creating a Computer Science and Software Engineering Department that supports students with diverse identities and backgrounds is essential to creating a computing workforce that reflects the world at large. Inspired by the work of Metcalf et al.'s survey conducted at the University of Illinois, …
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Going all in : an explanatory sequential mixed methods study of the impact of social engagement on the success and sense of belonging of first-generation college students.
First-generation college student success is a matter of significance to college leaders across the United States. According to a recent study, over half of all undergraduate students are first-generation (RTI International, 2019). The problem, however, is that first-generation college students are …
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An investigation into the recruitment and retention of higher education students in further education colleges in South Wales
… study investigates recruitment and retention of college-based higher education (CBHE) students from three further education institutions (FEI’s) in South Wales. Three academic areas were chosen: business, engineering/construction and health/social care. These were chosen due to the rise in …
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Understanding the Relationship Between Undergraduate Students’ On-Campus Employment Status and Their Reported Sense of Belonging to the Campus Community Post the COVID-19 Pandemic
<p>Belonging has been studied for decades with many researchers concluding that humans have an inherent need to belong. Although each person’s level of need to belong differs, it is a deeply rooted human motivation that impacts a person’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Individuals develop a …
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An exploration of help-giving in online college course discussion forums
… published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01