Collaborative Conflict Resolution

John Crocker

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Collaborative Conflict Resolution

Resolve conflict using problem solving

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to collaboratively resolve conflicts, specifically when a peer refuses to complete work. Through experiential and collaborative learning strategies, students will engage in discussions and complete a worksheet to assess and practice lagging neurocognitive skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills in conflict resolution and teamwork, fostering a supportive and cooperative classroom environment.

Audience

Grade 10 Students

Time

40 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Neurocognitive Skills Assessment, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly introduce the topic of conflict resolution.
Explain the importance of collaborative problem solving in resolving conflicts.
Describe neurocognitive skills, such as attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning, and their role in conflict resolution. Explain that these skills help us process information, reason, remember, and relate to others.
Outline the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about conflict resolution.
Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts on resolving conflicts collaboratively.

Step 3

Group Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario where a student refuses to complete work.
Instruct groups to use collaborative problem solving to propose a resolution.
Encourage students to consider the neurocognitive skills involved in their solutions.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the 'Neurocognitive Skills Assessment' worksheet.
Instruct students to individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on the skills they used during the group activity.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Reconvene as a class and discuss the different solutions proposed by each group.
Highlight key neurocognitive skills practiced during the lesson.
Encourage students to apply these skills in future conflicts.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Conflict Resolution

A set of questions to guide a discussion on collaborative problem solving in conflict situations.

What are some common reasons students might refuse to complete work?

Encourage students to think about both personal and external factors that might contribute to this behavior.

How can collaborative problem solving help in resolving conflicts?

Discuss the benefits of working together to find a solution, such as understanding different perspectives and finding a compromise.

Can you share a time when you successfully resolved a conflict? What strategies did you use?

Encourage students to reflect on past experiences and the skills they used to resolve conflicts.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Neurocognitive Skills Assessment

This worksheet helps students assess and reflect on the neurocognitive skills they practiced during the group activity.

List the neurocognitive skills you used during the group activity.

Consider skills like attention, memory, and problem-solving.

Which skill do you think was most important in resolving the conflict? Why?

Reflect on the skill that had the greatest impact on finding a resolution.

Identify a skill you would like to improve and explain why.

Think about a skill that was challenging for you during the activity.