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Lesson
6: Conflict Resolution
Once students
identify positive character traits, the next step is to employ
them when faced with conflict.
Objective:
Students will explore being peacemakers as they learn conflict
resolution techniques.
Materials:
Creative Conflict Resolution
by William Kreidler - pages 18 - 20
Procedure:
Follow procedures in Creative Conflict Resolution book
presenting:
1. "Cooling Off" lesson synopsis- When angry, take
a deep breath and count to ten.
2. "Mediation" lesson synopsis- Problem is resolved
with assistance of third impartial person (at elementary level
- teacher) who listens to both sides and helps students arrive
at a solution.
3. "Reflective Listening" lesson synopsis- Each participant
has the opportunity to present his/her side of the argument
uninterrupted. Listener employs open-listenting techniques and
empathetically summarizes speaker's perspective.
4. Provide
opportunity for students to practice each technique.
Evaluation:
Teacher Observation
Standards:
| Framework:
Comprehensive Health |
Awareness
11.1 Describe some of the ways that young children can be
intentionally helpful and intentionally hurtful to one another.
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| Strand:
Social and Emotional Health |
| Grade
Span: PK-5 |
| Standard:
Violence Prevention |
| Framework:
Comprehensive Health |
Communication
7.5 Apply attentive listening, feedback, and assertiveness
skills to enhance positive interpersonal communication. |
| Strand:
Social and Emotional Health |
| Grade
Span: 6-8 |
| Standard:
Interpersonal Relationships |
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