Description
With rising rates of youth mental illness, disconnection and social isolation, strategies are needed that can help stem the tide. A sense of belonging to one’s school is associated with good school performance, physical and psychological wellbeing, and offers a quintessential solution to help address many of the issues faced by young people today.
Grounded in theory, research, and practical experience, Boosting School Belonging provides 48 activities for practitioners and teachers to use with classes, groups, or individuals to help secondary students develop a sense of school belonging. Through six modules, readers will understand the evidence underlying each module, identify fun and practical tools to use with young people, and develop strategies for helping young people connect with teachers, parents, peers, themselves, learning, and help.
The evidence-based strategies and concepts make it an invaluable resource for teachers, psychologists and counsellors looking to help foster a sense of school belonging amongst students.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Module 1: Connecting with Teachers
Module 2: Connecting with Parents
Module 3: Connecting with Peers
Module 4: Connecting with Oneself
Module 5: Connecting with Learning
Module 6: Connecting with Help
Conclusion: Becoming A Belonger
Further Reading
Glossary
About the Authors
Appendix
Index
