(Philosophy link: Classroom community is key to proper learning)
In order to construct a sense of community within my classroom there were a number of instructional steps that were taken. These teaching strategies were worked into some of the lesson content as well as the lesson activities.
I credit the development of community to the use of activities that incorporate collaboration and teamwork.
For example during a lesson on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms within a Government unit, the class and I discussed what would be an appropriate charter that we could have within our very own classroom. For this process the whole class was involved in contributing to the rights and freedoms and in order for any rule to be put on the charter the whole class had to agree to it’s responsibilities. This is in direct relation to the formation of community through the process that involved the students collaboratively formulating rules that they themselves were willing to abide by. Furthermore, the students knew that they would all be held accountable to these rules, thus as a class every student shared the same level of responsibility. 
Additionally, I always made sure to make an effort to connect with the students within or outside of class, often engaging in simple discussion or participating in student games. I presumed this sense of familiarity could be established through interaction and talk. Getting to know the student’s favorite pastime, sport, food, or television show proved beneficial to spawning a caring and friendly relationship with each student.
A supplementary factor that I thought was important in creating a safe and welcoming community within the classroom was to make sure that each student got a greeting the instant upon entering the room and a farewell at the end of the day (if possible). I found my relationships with certain students grew just from a simple conversation that initiated after a hello, hence providing a sense of comfort between the student and I.