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Child Care
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Teen Dating Violence Conflict
Resolution Southwestern
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Conflict Resolution |
Created by: Jean Pryzbylkowski Curriculum Content A Review of the UnitGetting to Know You -- Our first lessons help to create a safe,
supportive classroom environment. Rules
are developed, including no put-downs, and the characteristics and
concerns of early adolescence are examined. What
is Conflict? -- Conflict is presented as a natural and unavoidable part of daily life
that can be used as an opportunity for growth and learning.
The goal is to learn how to deal creatively with conflict.
Students complete an assessment tool to identify their response to conflict
and their conflict style. A
post assessment is used at the end of the unit to evaluate any changes. Communication Skills -- Identifying and practicing effective
listening skills, and speaking concisely are the focus of the lessons.
Non-listening habits are identified and the role of body language in
communication is explored. The
effect of perception on conflict and communication is examined.
Paraphrasing, I-messages, and reflective listening are practiced.
Communicating with parents is also addressed and students explore the
concepts of Parent, Child and Adult messages.
Emotions and Feelings -- Students identify and learn to manage emotions, especially
anger, and recognize that mood swings and a variety of different emotions are
typical of the early adolescent years.
Problem Solving Skills -- Students learn strategies for resolving conflicts, including a problem-solving model, and are guided to a Win-Win philosophy which will provide longer lasting resolutions. Mediation
Skills -- Newly trained mediators demonstrate their skills and answer questions
about the mediation process, and encourage classmates to use mediation when they
can’t work out a problem. Performance
Assessment -- As a final project, students are given the task of identifying a
situation in their lives that could be improved, and applying the new skills
learned in class. A written report
that includes a description of the problem, the usual attitude and behavior, the
skill used to change the situation, the length of time the new response was
tried, and a reflective paragraph on the results is used to measure
understanding of the concepts. Another
dimension to the program was added to the Helping Others unit.
Students designed and taught a lesson on conflict resolution to younger
children in a nearby elementary school. Three
seventh grade classes were each matched with a third grade class.
The students selected a theme for the lesson, wrote skits and designed
posters and visuals, rehearsed, and finally presented their lesson.
Both groups of students enjoyed the interaction, and the third graders
wanted to know when we were coming back. Conflict
Resolution/Getting Along with Others |