In the Eye of the Beholder: Belonging from the shared perspective of students, parents/guardians, and educators

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Thursday 5:25 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
  In Roundtable Session: Unpacking Educational Complexity: Survey-Based Investigations of Diverse Constructs (Table 3)

Abstract

Surveys in educational settings offer critical insights into the perceptions and experiences of students, parents, and teachers. When these surveys include anchor (common) questions across multiple surveys, they present a unique opportunity to triangulate data. This enhances the reliability and validity of findings. This paper utilizes anchor questions from the Michigan Voice suite of surveys to examine student, parent/guardian, and educator perceptions about belonging. Do students, parents/guardians and educators view belonging in their school communities through the same lens? Utilizing data triangulation from students, parents/guardians and educator surveys, we aim to uncover comprehensive perspectives that reveal underlying issues which will inform effective and more targeted interventions that will reinforce school improvement plans.

Authors

• Davie Store, Kent ISD

• Jennifer Rotach, Kent ISD