Conflict management tips for students

Teachers can teach conflict management in a way that students learn to value the opinions of others, not shying away from them.
This does not mean that students should simply accept or agree with another’s opinion, but it does present students with a chance to understand where the conflict may possibly stem from.

In an effort to stop conflict from escalating, it may be helpful to teach students to avoid becoming angry.
Anger clouds one’s judgement; thus, it affects a student’s ability to think clearly and assess a situation for what it truly is.
Students should shift their attention from the conflict at hand to a more positive situation or emotion.

Conflict management is defined as the ability to understand and properly maneuver disagreements with others.
These periods of conflict can occur in the classroom, workplace, or throughout life in general, but it is important that students have an understanding of how to handle those situations and deal with them effectively.