Creating Classroom Community

Classroom climate has a powerful effect on how well students learn. Striking a balance between freedom and discipline is a skill that can make all the difference between a well-run classroom and classroom chaos.  Classroom management, rules, size, and workload are just some areas considered in building successful classroom communities.

NCTE Resolutions / Positions 4 resolutions 1971-95; 5 positions; 3 fact sheets	In the Media 4 news stories; 3 online	NCTE Published Articles 2 themed journals; 7 articles
NCTE Publications 7 books; 2 cyberbriefs	Additional Resources 6 articles; 4 online; 2 themed journals; 2 books	Hearing from Teachers
On the Web 3 community Web sites; 7 class size Web sites; 5 management Web sites