A Sense of Belonging allows us to feel included, respected, and supported in different life contexts, including education.
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When educators integrate the linguistic and cultural funds of knowledge that learners bring into the classroom, they help learners draw on their Background Knowledge to better understand and relate to the material, supporting Motivation and learning.
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