Conflict lesson

How do you teach students about conflict?

Six Key Actions for Resolving Conflict

1. Recognize emotions
2. Briefly describe the problem and share your positive intentions
3. Actively listen and seek FIRST to understand
4. Share your perspective of the problem and the impact
5. Work together on an action plan or next steps
6. Check for progress and express thanks

How do you teach students about conflict?

Conflict arises from differences, both large and small.
It occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires.
Sometimes these differences appear trivial, but when a conflict triggers strong feelings, a deep personal need is often at the core of the problem..

How to learn conflict?

Conflict can at times help individuals and group members grow, develop self-identities, and to create change and stability (Coser, 1956).
Conflict can stimulate the conversations of important issues and spur change.
Within a group, productive conflict can lead to consensus and group cohesiveness..

What does conflict teach us?

Conflict can at times help individuals and group members grow, develop self-identities, and to create change and stability (Coser, 1956).
Conflict can stimulate the conversations of important issues and spur change..

What lessons can you learn from conflict?

Teaches us patterns of behavior.
As we engage in conflict we learn about how others work, their style of communication, and their points of view.
Knowing patterns helps us to be more effective in our relationships as they provide some level of predictability..

What should we learn about conflict?

Since conflict is unavoidable we must learn to manage it.
Conflict is a sign of a need for change and an opportunity for growth, new understanding, and improved communication.
Conflict can not be resolved unless it is addressed with the appropriate individual(s).
Be a calming agent..

There are seven different types of conflict in English literature: