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Conflict Resolution Series

Develop conflict resolution skills

This series of lessons aims to equip 6th-grade students with essential conflict resolution skills through interactive activities and discussions. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of conflict resolution, building upon the previous one to enhance students' understanding and abilities. The series is designed to foster a more harmonious school environment and support students' social-emotional development.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

6 sessions, 30 mins each

Approach

Develop conflict resolution skills

Materials

Emotion cards, Role-play scripts, Communication relay cards, Problem-solving scenario cards, Feedback forms, Whiteboard and markers, and Printed handouts

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Conflict Resolution

30 mins

  • Icebreaker (5 mins): Share a brief example of a conflict.
  • Group Discussion (10 mins): Define conflict and discuss its importance.
  • Activity (15 mins): Conflict Scenarios - Identify and discuss conflicts in brief scenarios.
  • Materials: Whiteboard, printed conflict scenarios.

Step 2

Session 2: Understanding Emotions in Conflict

30 mins

  • Emotion Charades (10 mins): Act out and guess emotions.
  • Discussion (10 mins): How emotions impact conflict resolution.
  • Activity (10 mins): Emotion Mapping - Identify emotions in a quick scenario.
  • Materials: Emotion cards, Emotion Mapping Handout.

Step 3

Session 3: Communication Skills

30 mins

  • Role-Playing (10 mins): Practice active listening.
  • Discussion (10 mins): Barriers to communication.
  • Activity (10 mins): Communication Relay - Practice clear messaging.
  • Materials: Role-play scripts, Communication relay cards.

Step 4

Session 4: Problem-Solving Techniques

30 mins

  • Quick Brainstorming (10 mins): Solutions for a common conflict.
  • Activity (10 mins): Apply problem-solving steps to a scenario.
  • Reflection (10 mins): Discuss effective strategies.
  • Materials: Problem-solving scenario cards, Problem-Solving Steps Handout.

Step 5

Session 5: Peer Mediation Practice

30 mins

  • Review (5 mins): Steps of peer mediation.
  • Role-Playing (15 mins): Mediate a conflict in pairs.
  • Feedback (10 mins): Discuss effective mediation strategies.
  • Materials: Mediation role-play scripts, Peer Mediation Steps Handout, Feedback forms.

Step 6

Session 6: Reflection and Application

30 mins

  • Group Reflection (10 mins): Key learnings from the sessions.
  • Activity (10 mins): Create a personal Conflict Resolution Plan.
  • Discussion (10 mins): Applying skills in daily life.
  • Materials: Reflection Journal Page, Conflict Resolution Plan Template.
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Worksheet

Emotion Mapping Handout

A handout to help students identify and map emotions related to conflict scenarios.

Identify the emotions involved in the conflict scenario.








Map the emotions to the conflict resolution process.








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Problem-Solving Steps Handout

A handout outlining the steps for effective problem-solving in conflict situations.

List the steps of problem-solving in conflict resolution.








Apply these steps to a given conflict scenario.








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Peer Mediation Steps Handout

A handout detailing the steps involved in peer mediation.

What are the steps of peer mediation?








How can these steps be applied in a mediation role-play?








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Reflection Journal Page

A journal page for students to reflect on their learning and experiences in conflict resolution.

What did you learn about conflict resolution today?








How can you apply these skills in your daily life?








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Conflict Resolution Plan Template

A template for students to create a personal conflict resolution plan.

Describe a conflict you want to resolve.








Outline your plan for resolving this conflict using learned techniques.








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