Problem:
Students in a class have been exhibiting exclusionary behavior. There are two main cliques, and there are several children, including two with disabilities, who are generally treated as outcasts. When considering how to respond, the classroom teacher should be aware that it is crucial to establish an environment specifically designed to build a learning community in which all students feel safe and accepted.
Question: How will you build a learning community in which all students feel safe and accepted so that scenarios like the one above is minimized?