Background: Many studies have pointed to the importance of trust and inclusiveness in teachers' collaborative groups. Here, we investigate how teachers negotiate dividing lines between "us" and "them" in moment-to-moment interaction. We also examine relationships between these negotiations, local arrangements, and teachers'…

This study examines the impact of a situated learning class framework on student learning and sense of belonging in a first-year introductory computer programming course offered at an urban commuter campus. The framework provided students opportunities to engage in hands-on activities embedded in authentic contexts facilitated or led by students…