Latinx Science Students’ Sense of Belonging in Rural Wisconsin

Authors

Patrick Robinson, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow
Cynthia Baeza, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow
Luis Gonzalez-Quizhpe, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow
Abigail Robinson, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow
Diego Román, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow
Katherine Ward, University of Wisconsin-MadisonFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.03.13

Abstract

This study explores the sense of belonging of rural middle and high school Latinx science students in Wisconsin. Between 2000 and 2015, the Latinx population was the fastest growing ethnic group in Wisconsin and increased by 95%. Yet, little is known about the experiences of these students in rural schools or their engagement in science learning. Our research contributes to addressing this knowledge gap and provides insights into Latinx student experiences relative to the science classroom and community. Our findings indicate that a primary determinant of Latinx science students’ positive sense of belonging is a positive relationship with their teachers.

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Recommended Citation

Robinson, P., Baeza, C., Gonzalez-Quizhpe, L., Robinson, A., Román, D., & Ward, K. (2024). Latinx Science Students’ Sense of Belonging in Rural Wisconsin. The Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.13