Corner of the Classroom: Sense of Belonging in Education Students

Authors

Robert M. O'Hara, Clemson University
Debi Switzer, Clemson University

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-1-2019

Abstract

Feeling a sense of connection to an environment evokes a sense of belonging. In fact, feeling a sense of belonging is a basic human need. Educators for decades have used literature to research and further understand how a sense of belonging can impact students. This paper focuses on an intersection of student demographic information, a college student’s sense of belonging and what that means for a college of education and teacher education program. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, university demographic data, and a survey centered on a sense of belonging, this research aims to understand and use information to better provide services and opportunities to future educators.

Recommended Citation

O'Hara, Robert M. and Switzer, Debi, "Corner of the Classroom: Sense of Belonging in Education Students" (2019). Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium (GRADS). 212.
https://open.clemson.edu/grads_symposium/212