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Block & Belonging 9-23-26 - Coggle Diagram
Block & Belonging 9-23-26
1) Theorize 'belonging' & retention; 2) translate this to CC culture
What are the forms of 'belonging' that Kahu et all trace in their article?
"familiarity": literally being familiar with the campus
and the surrounding areas
(12)
"Familiarity is a necessary precursor to deeper interperosnal and academic belonging" (16)
interpersonal
friendships, supportive community: has ties to mental health and holistic wellbeing (pg 15)
feels more attainable (find friends)
academic belonging: "this is the right course for me"
problem: we have a broad based definition of belonging (relations); but
belonging matters beceause: creating a community where everyone can thrive, learn, feel welcome, and succeed
associated with positive outcomes
Retention:
How do we translate 'belonging' at CC?
seeing the same classmates for 15 hours a week X 3 - if interpersonal is struggling, then
it makes a difference if you have a friend in your Block
what if you're not feeling academic belonging in a block class?
brace yourself cause it's only 3.5 weeks
Academic Belonging and the FYP: what if you're doing something that you didn't directly choose?
figuring it out as a first-year cohort and getting over imposture syndrome
how does academic belonging work when interests change/16 blocks after a sophomore year