1)What’s the sociological meaning of belonging?
When an individual has a relationship with others that they share a common bond, the sociological belongingness is born. When an individual feels that he/she belong to a particular group of people whom they can relate well. If the school set up, sociological belongingness occurs when students can identify themselves with teachers and other students and teacher can identify themselves with students and teachers. Belongingness ensures that individuals do not feel alienated.
2)How do teachers develop a sense of belonging among each other?
Teachers can relate to each other by spending together and brainstorming. When teachers come together, they can create friendship among themselves where they can shares what they are going through. They can also identify problems and solve them together, not forgetting; they can raise issues about students like behavioral changes and try to find a solution.
3)How do teaching strategies promote belonging in the school and classroom?
Teaching strategies create a conducive where students and teachers engage each openly. Students can open up to their teachers with no fear. The strategic teaching styles with periodic breaks ensures that students and teachers have plenty of time to refresh. In the classes, the teacher spends more time explaining, which ensures that students understand and are open for engagements with teachers.
4)How would you encourage belonging in the school and classroom as teacher?
The first step would ensure that students and teachers relate positively with no fear. Students should be treated equally. Students with the low pace of understanding should not be left behind. The students should be taught to be their brother’s keeper and avoid any scenario that would bring the likelihood of discrimination.