Student sense of belonging continues to be an ongoing concern in Higher Education. Evidence demonstrates that student sense of belonging in the classroom contributes to increased academic performance and overall well-being. Faculty and instructors can play a critical role in contributing to a sense of belonging in the classroom through course materials and pedagogical style. In this workshop, we will discuss approaches to fostering a positive classroom environment, and participants will leave with a customized plan for implementing concepts from the workshop into their teaching. Participants will also learn ways to support students’ mental health and well-being in and outside of the classroom. This workshop was developed by the Drake Institute in collaboration with Counseling and Consultation Service.
After this workshop participants will be able to:
- define how academic belonging fits into a student’s overall sense of belonging
- describe how a supportive classroom environment can contribute to student sense of belonging
- implement strategies to foster a supportive classroom environment
- describe how student sense of belonging can impact student academic achievement
- identify ways to support students’ mental health and well-being in and outside of the classroom
If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.