Classroom Community Development

Research shows that when students feel comfortable, included, and safe in a classroom environment, they learn better. Creating community in a classroom environment doesn’t just happen but requires intentionality. Creating a community of learners will impact how students receive and engage with content, participate, and show up. Here are a few resources to help get you thinking about how to establish an approach that works for you and your students.

Articles

• 6 Ideas to Perk Up Your First Day of Class
• Checklist for Building Community in College Classroom
• Community Building in the Community College Classroom
• How to Build Community In Your Class Without Using Icebreakers
• The World Is Politically Charged. Bring Those Conversations into the Classroom.

Videos

• Creating a Classroom Community

Podcast

• Building Community In The College Classroom

Resource banks from other higher ed institutions

• Harvard
• Western University (Ontario)
• Columbia University
• UC Santa Barbara
• Safe and Brave community space (equity lens), UCONN
• Community Agreements, BU
• Active Learning creates community