The effect of school climate: how feelings of safety and belonging support learners' achievement
SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Winnaar
KEYWORDS: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SAFETY, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL INCLUSION, TIMSS
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-june-2021/effect-of-school-climate
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12044
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/16084
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/16084
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Winnaar
KEYWORDS: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SAFETY, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL INCLUSION, TIMSS
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-june-2021/effect-of-school-climate
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12044
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/16084
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/16084
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Abstract
School should be a place where learners feel safe and where they belong, so they can learn effectively and thrive academically. 'School climate' is a widely used term that generally refers to the quality and character of school life, not just for learners but for all members of the school. Researchers have found strong links between school climate and learner behaviour problems like absenteeism, bullying, aggression and victimisation. In recent years, school climate has been targeted for improvement for promoting learner well-being and thus academic success. Therefore, it is vital to understand school climate, not just as a concept but how it relates to learners' achievement.-
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