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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
One of the most important indicators of student success is a sense of belonging. Students who feel like they belong at school are more engaged and make a bigger effort.
My colleague, Keonya Booker, associate professor of education, researches this area and says teachers can facilitate a sense of belonging by demonstrating high levels of caring, building trust and being consistent with behavior management.
Providing opportunities for students to build positive peer relationships and giving them sense of agency over their learning are tools to create a positive space for learning and belonging in the classroom.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
