Conflict Resolution Out of a Box Ref: PD
The aim of this box is to teach children peaceful and productive ways of
dealing with conflicts thus building skills that strengthen their emotional intelligence. This box shows how to temper the emotional response to conflict situations by developing new ways of resolving
problems.
Conflict is something we all encounter in our daily lives and the way in which we deal with different conflicts can determine whether they will escalate or diffuse. The skills of active listening, communication, co-operation, negotiating, problem solving, critical thinking, affirmation and verbalising feelings are valuable assets that are important to nurture as children grow into adults
dealing with conflicts thus building skills that strengthen their emotional intelligence. This box shows how to temper the emotional response to conflict situations by developing new ways of resolving
problems.
Conflict is something we all encounter in our daily lives and the way in which we deal with different conflicts can determine whether they will escalate or diffuse. The skills of active listening, communication, co-operation, negotiating, problem solving, critical thinking, affirmation and verbalising feelings are valuable assets that are important to nurture as children grow into adults
Conflict Resolution Out of the Box is made up of four sections:
Section 1: Introduction to adopting a whole school approach to Conflict Resolution, including a section on
using circle time constructively.
Section 2: Practical Strategies for children to use in resolving conflicts for themselves, including role and play cards with examplesof common dilemmas faced by children.
Section 3: How to set up a peer mediation scheme within a school. A comprehensive training programme for a group or class of children to help other children to resolve their conflicts.
Section 4: Improving the playground environment, including games to encourage participation and inclusion
which can be organised by the peer mediators.
Section 1: Introduction to adopting a whole school approach to Conflict Resolution, including a section on
using circle time constructively.
Section 2: Practical Strategies for children to use in resolving conflicts for themselves, including role and play cards with examplesof common dilemmas faced by children.
Section 3: How to set up a peer mediation scheme within a school. A comprehensive training programme for a group or class of children to help other children to resolve their conflicts.
Section 4: Improving the playground environment, including games to encourage participation and inclusion
which can be organised by the peer mediators.