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Publication Date: 2024
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Indigenous Perspectives and Sense of Belonging in the Classroom: A Literature Review
Madison Carter-Plouffe
BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, v16 n3 p6-11 2024
This article examines how educators can create a sense of belonging in their school and classroom communities by infusing Indigenous perspectives. A literature review was conducted by examining various peer-reviewed sources. It was found that students who feel a sense of belonging are more likely to be more motivated at school, take risks, and have positive mental health experiences. Educators can promote a strong sense of belonging through the classroom community, peer relationships, and the physical learning environment by incorporating Indigenous perspectives such as a whole-child approach, land-based education, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and the Circle of Courage. Results showed that a sense of belonging can be accomplished through Indigenous perspectives by considering social-emotional status of children, the peacefulness of the physical space, and seeing children as positive contributors to society.
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Student School Relationship, Peer Relationship, Teacher Role, Classroom Environment, Culturally Relevant Education, Social Emotional Learning, Canada Natives, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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