Engaging Marginalized, “At-Risk” Middle-Level Students: A Focus on the Importance of a Sense of Belonging at School

The philosophy of middle level education is to intentionally create a learning environment that supports every young adolescent. The literature around engagement points to the need for students to experience (among other requirements) a sense of belonging at school (SOBAS). When the need for belongi...

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Main Authors: Donna Pendergast, Jeanne Allen, Glenda McGregor, Michelle Ronksley-Pavia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Education Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/3/138