Date of Award
8-1998
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Teacher Education
First Advisor
Jarene Fluckiger
Second Advisor
Thomas Lorsbach
Third Advisor
Kenneth Smith
Abstract
This study investigated the sense of belonging as perceived by two third grade students. Two informants in a small midwestem public school were used in this qualitative study. Data was collected through interviews, observations, informant journals, and a researcher reflection journal. It was discovered that these informants believe that a sense of humor, class participation, compliments, and non-verbal facial expressions contribute to a child feeling a sense of belonging in the classroom. Further research needs to be completed to determine other factors that contribute to a child’s sense of belonging in the classroom, as well as other settings within the school. Research also needs to be completed regarding compliments as a component of a child’s sense of belonging.
Recommended Citation
Foix, Laura, "Sense of belonging as perceived by two third grade students." (1998). Student Work. 280.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/280