How to better understand students’ sense of belonging

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Gilani, D. and Connor, S. 2024. How to better understand students’ sense of belonging. Wonkhe.

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Type	Blog
Title	How to better understand students’ sense of belonging
Authors	Gilani, D. and Connor, S.
Abstract	David Gilani and Sophie Connor explain how qualitative methods can deepen the sector's understanding of belonging and connection
Keywords	Belonging; Student Experience; Students; Teaching & Learning
Sustainable Development Goals	4 Quality education
Middlesex University Theme	Creativity, Culture & Enterprise
Publication or Collection	Wonkhe Blog
Publisher	Wonkhe
Online	12 Nov 2024
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Deposited	15 Nov 2024
Output status	Published
Web address (URL)	https://wonkhe.com/blogs/how-to-better-understand-students-sense-of-belonging/
Language	English

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