A sense of belonging is firmly linked with improved student attainment, increased learners' satisfaction and reduced attrition rates in campus-based learning¶
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q2 i? Campus-based learning research links SoB with improved attainment, increased satisfaction and reduced attrition. → Peacock 2019
Evidence¶
Peacock 2019¶
Peacock, S., & Cowan, J. (2019). Promoting a Sense of Belonging in Online Learning Communities of Inquiry. Online Learning, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v23i2.1488
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The article's opening review statement reports that in campus-based learning, SoB is "firmly linked with improved student attainment, increased learners' satisfaction and reduced attrition rates". This is the authors' synthesis of prior belonging research, not a new empirical test.
"A sense of belonging (SoB) is a valued concept in campus-based learning, being firmly linked with improved student attainment, increased learners' satisfaction and reduced attrition rates."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
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- Students with belonging, purpose, collaboration, goal-setting, and perseverance skills alongside academic knowledge are more likely to reach their full potential — related
- Daily diary evidence links lower daily self-concept fit to stronger same-day mental burnout and concerns about academic abilities — related
- Teacher support is among the strongest predictors of school belonging — related
- Short belonging interventions in college settings can produce significant and lasting effects — related
- A welcoming campus racial climate fosters African American students' sense of belonging and intent to continue enrollment in mostly White schools — related
- Belonging Interventions Improve Outcomes — related
- Student engagement in online courses is associated with satisfaction, motivation, reduced isolation, and improved performance — related
- The review argues that ignoring the social side of school carries costs including reified achievement gaps, diminished belonging and dropout, and unsafe school climates — related
- Differential attrition may explain the reported reduction in achievement gaps under daily online testing — related
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A sense of belonging is firmly linked with improved student attainment, increased learners' satisfaction and reduced attrition rates in campus-based learning |
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A sense of belonging is firmly linked with improved student attainment, increased learners' satisfaction and reduced attrition rates in campus-based learning |
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