Conflict Resolution Role-Play

Jeanette Flores Tyler

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Role-Play

Practice conflict resolution strategies

This lesson engages students in role-playing exercises to practice conflict resolution strategies. Through interactive scenarios, students will develop skills in negotiating, active listening, and finding common ground during disputes. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills for managing conflicts constructively, fostering a positive learning environment, and preparing them for real-world interactions.

Audience

Grades 7-12

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Practice conflict resolution strategies

Materials

Role-Play Scenarios Worksheet, Discussion Guide, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of conflict resolution.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: to practice negotiating, active listening, and finding common ground.
Introduce the role-play activity and distribute the Role-Play Scenarios Worksheet.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

20 minutes

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario from the worksheet.
Instruct students to role-play the scenario, focusing on using conflict resolution strategies.
Encourage students to practice active listening and negotiation during the role-play.
Circulate the room to provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Reconvene as a class and use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the role-play experiences.
Ask students to share what strategies worked well and what challenges they faced.
Discuss how these strategies can be applied 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 in their daily lives.
Collect the Role-Play Scenarios Worksheet for review.

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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet contains various conflict scenarios for students to role-play. Each scenario is designed to help students practice conflict resolution strategies.

Scenario 1: Two friends disagree on how to spend their weekend. Role-play a resolution.

Focus on finding a compromise that satisfies both parties.

Scenario 2: A group project member is not contributing equally. Role-play a discussion to address this issue.

Use active listening and express your concerns respectfully.

Scenario 3: A misunderstanding has led to a conflict between classmates. Role-play a conversation to clear up the misunderstanding.

Clarify intentions and listen to each other's perspectives.

Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide provides questions to facilitate a class discussion on the role-play activities and conflict resolution strategies.

What strategies did you find most effective during the role-play?

Encourage students to reflect on specific techniques like active listening or compromise.

What challenges did you encounter while trying to resolve the conflicts?

Discuss common obstacles such as miscommunication or emotional responses.

How can these conflict resolution strategies be applied in real-life situations?

Explore practical applications in school, at home, or in the community.