Student Belonging

What is it?

Student belonging is one component of the educational interface identified by Kahu and Nelson (2018). The components in the interface are also influenced by other factors in a student’s sociocultural context.

Some design considerations to help promote student belonging particularly in online learning environments are linked to this article under the heading Associated Learning Theories . There are some design considerations that are practical in nature (e.g. the Five Stage Model) and ones that are more theoretical but continue to be influential (e.g. Community of Inquiry). Other articles include more general outlines of design strategies for creating inclusive and safe learning environments (e.g. designing for belonging and social presence).

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