Dr. Ngyuen teaches the key foundational practice of a learning community to the teachers in his elementary school. He states that
◦ play groups are seldom used to teach children to be responsible for their own behaviors.
◦ teachers allow children to work out their own problems with no adult interference.
◦ teachers set numerous rules and guidelines so children always know how to behave.
◦ children and teachers share responsibility to build a child-centered environment.