Conflict Resolution Role-Play

Megan Mazzeo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Role-Play

Build communication and empathy skills

This lesson engages students in role-playing scenarios to practice resolving conflicts in productive and healthy ways. By participating in these activities, students will enhance their communication skills and develop empathy, which are crucial for navigating interpersonal challenges effectively.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Build communication and empathy skills

Materials

Role-Play Scenario Cards, Discussion Guide, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction to Conflict Resolution

5 minutes

Briefly explain the importance of conflict resolution in daily life.
Discuss how effective communication and empathy can help resolve conflicts.
Introduce the role-play activity and its objectives.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

20 minutes

Divide students into small groups and distribute role-play scenario cards.
Instruct each group to act out their scenario, focusing on resolving the conflict.
Encourage students to use active listening and empathetic communication.
Rotate roles within groups to allow each student to practice different perspectives.

Step 3

Debrief and Discussion

10 minutes

Gather students for a group discussion using the Discussion Guide.
Ask students to share their experiences and what they learned from the role-play.
Discuss the challenges faced and strategies used to resolve conflicts.
Highlight key takeaways and encourage students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can use these skills outside the classroom.
Thank students for their participation and engagement.

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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice resolution strategies.

Scenario 1: Two friends disagree on how to complete a group project.

Scenario 2: A misunderstanding between classmates leads to a heated argument.

Scenario 3: A student feels left out when their friends make plans without them.

Scenario 4: A team member is not contributing equally to a group task.

Scenario 5: A rumor spreads about a student, causing tension in the class.

Discussion

Conflict Resolution Discussion Guide

This guide helps facilitate a discussion on the role-play activity, focusing on the skills and strategies used to resolve conflicts.

What strategies did you find most effective in resolving the conflict?

Encourage students to reflect on specific communication techniques or empathetic approaches they used.

How did it feel to take on different roles in the scenarios?

Discuss the importance of understanding different perspectives in conflict resolution.

What challenges did you encounter during the role-play?

Identify common obstacles in conflict resolution and brainstorm ways to overcome them.

How can you apply these conflict resolution skills in real-life situations?

Encourage students to think about everyday scenarios where these skills could be useful.