10. Sense of Belonging with Jon Hutchinson

In this episode of The Science of Learning, Jon Hutchinson explores the concept of belonging and why it matters so much for learning, engagement and student success.

We discuss the research behind a sense of belonging, how schools can create environments where students feel valued and connected, and the role belonging plays in attendance, motivation and achievement.

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Check out the studies Jon and Brad discussed here:

Social categorization and similarity in intergroup behaviour’, Breaking the Cycle of Mistrust, A Brief Social-Belonging Intervention Improves Academic and Health Outcomes of Minority Students