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Solving Conflicts |
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Overview This lesson is to teach students about conflicts Teach students how to resolve conflicts. Teach students to distinguish between conflicts and violence. Provide students with computers, internet service, a printer, paper,
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Introduction Timothy a first grade student called Peter a third grader a name he did not like. Peter told Timothy to stop but Timothy wouldn’t. He kept on teasing. Soon they started hitting each other. Peter angrily pushed Timothy against a wall. Timothy was hurt and he began to cry. How could Peter have handled the situation differently? |
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Questions and Task You are going to work in groups to respond to the following questions and task. You will also be able to express your own thoughts and feelings on conflict resolution. Visit the following website to learn more about conflict resolution then respond to the questions that follow. http://tilz.tearfund.org/webdocs/Tilz/Roots/English/Peace-building/Peace_Esection1.pdf http://www.co-operation.org/pages/conflict.html
What is a Conflict? How would you define violence? Are conflicts and violence connected? Explain your answer. Questions / Task Conflicts are a part of everyday life. They do not have to become violent. There are always ways to solve conflicts. In your group read and discuss the scenario in the introduction about Peter and Timothy. What options did Peter have? Respond to the question at the end of the scenario: How could Peter have resolved the situation? Locate and present four annotated websites that deal with school conflicts and violence. Be prepared to explain the one that was most helpful to the group. Say why? |
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Process This is a group effort so each participant must work together to compare ideas based on the factual information you have collected. Select a leader, recorder and a reporter. Everyone must agree on what is to be reported. Each group must have at least four members. The leader could be the reporter. Make your presentation original and interesting. Have a group meeting to decide how the assignment will be conducted. Designate place and time to discuss and share responses. Plan presentation. Ideas may include: Group discussion/PowerPoint/Oral presentation/Drama. |
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Evaluation A rubric with a clear understanding of the grading criteria will be used to evaluate your efforts. A copy of the rubric is provided for you. You will also receive a collaborative grade. |
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Conclusion What conflicts if any did you experience as you worked together? Did the conflicts affect or help the outcome? Were you flexible enough to compromise with the group? Did you learn anything that could help you to resolve conflicts you may encounter?
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