Briefly introduce the topic to students by asking them to identify the characteristics of active listening. Then, with a volunteer, demonstrate poor listening (looking away, interrupting, changing the subject) and then good, active listening, modeling the skills described on Student Handout A. Ask students to tell you what they noticed. Lead them to be specific, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Conflict resolution'
Cartoon Conflict Resolution
November 8, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Coyote and Road Runner have had a conflict for years…what happens when Coyote finally resolves his conflict? Watch here to find out! Many classic cartoons are based on some conflict. Discuss some of your favorite cartoons and ways in which the conflict could be resolved. Here are some classic conflicts: Tom & JerrySpongebob & SquidwardAngelica [...]
Coping Strategies: Managing Feelings
November 8, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Working in small groups, students will categorize coping strategies as positive, negative, neutral and time-out behaviors. Click here for the lesson plan.
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Working it Out
November 8, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Conflicts arise every day, so it’s important to know how to handle them. Use the articles at KidsHealth to research how to communicate your feelings in a positive way. Next read the scenarios on the Working It Out handout. Select two scenarios, identify the conflicts, and role-play the arguments and their resolutions. Remember that a [...]
3 Steps for Conflict Resolution
November 8, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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Mediate, Don’t Instigate!
November 6, 2008 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Click here for a great lesson that includes a mock peer mediation and conflict resolution scenarios.
Peace Quest with Kofi Annan
November 5, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Take a trip with Kofi Annan to experience a year in the life of his peacequest as Secretary General. Click here to take an interactive journey through conflict resolution and peace making decisions.
Conflict Resolution and Peace
November 5, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Use these quotes from famous individuals to facilitate student reflection on the importance of conflict resolution.
Conflict Resolution Jeopardy
November 5, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Peace tattoos
November 3, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Students “tattoo” themselves with a peaceful message, e.g., see excellent photos of words like “peace” written on people’s hands. Thin, colored washable markers work well.
