Create A Safe & Effective Learning Environment
Get to know students’ names and interests and be open to telling them a bit about yourself.
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General Strategies For Handling Conflict in Classrooms
Rather than avoid potentially charged course content, anticipate conflict and be prepared to respond.
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How do you prepare a conflict scenario?
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Divide Students Into Pairs.
Have students count off 1-2, 1-2.
If you have an odd number of students, you can do one group of three--but this activity works best when the conflict scenarios can be simplified to two distinct sides. 3.
Prepare to Act.
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How do you teach conflict management in the classroom?
Teach them strategies you use in the classroom like the ones below.
When conflicts arise, people often resort to a range of resolution styles and strategies.
Understanding these diverse styles enables you to tailor your approach to fit the specific circumstances at hand:
This strategy encourages open communication and problem-solving. ,
If Students Are Behaving in A Disruptive Manner
Observe and control your emotional reaction to feelings of being challenged or threatened.
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Setting Up & Managing Group Work
Arrange groups with intention (mix of skills, identities, and personalities).
In large classes, assign randomly.
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Some Thoughts on Preventing & Managing Difficult Classroom Situations
“This study indicates that the consequences of ignoring classroom incivilities can have deleterious effects on students, as the findings support that classroom incivilities harm the classroom climate.
Further, the effects of classroom incivilities extend beyond the confines of the classroom and can damage students’ efforts to succeed at their insti.
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Understand What Incivility Is & Why It Happens
Reflect on both your own and your students’ expectations for behavior in the classroom.
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Use Inclusive Teaching Practices
Communicate clear expectations.
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What causes conflicts in the classroom?
Conflicts in the classroom can arise from a variety of sources, often stemming from the complex dynamics and diverse backgrounds of students.
Ignoring or mishandling conflicts can lead to disruptions, hindered learning, and strained relationships.
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When Meeting Privately with Students
The following strategies are adapted from Meyers (2003):.
1) Ask students to explain what occurred..
2) Listen empathetically.
Acknowledge emotions by repeating what you understand their issues to be.
3) With student(s), brainstorm possible solutions.
4) Help students evaluate these solutions through comprehensive problem solving.
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Why is conflict resolution important in the classroom?
Conflict resolution in the classroom is essential for creating an environment of respect, trust, and collaboration.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to resolve conflicts among students.
Having effective conflict resolution strategies from the start is paramount to maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
