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Mastering Conflict with Emotional Intelligence

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Mastering Conflict with Emotional Intelligence

Learn conflict resolution strategies

This lesson focuses on teaching students strategies for conflict resolution using principles of emotional intelligence. Through a combination of video analysis and role-playing exercises, students will explore how to handle conflicts constructively. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to manage interpersonal conflicts effectively, fostering a more harmonious and understanding environment both in school and beyond.

Audience

11th and 12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour 15 mins

Approach

Learn conflict resolution strategies

Materials

Video: Even Healthy Couples Fight — the Difference Is How, Discussion Guide, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what emotional intelligence is and its importance in conflict resolution.
  • Ask students to share any personal experiences with conflict and how they handled it.

Step 2

Video Analysis

20 mins

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to think about how the strategies discussed can be applied in their own lives.

Step 4

Role-Playing Exercise

25 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a conflict scenario from the role-playing scenarios attachment.
  • Have each group act out their scenario, focusing on using emotional intelligence to resolve the conflict.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what strategies were effective and what could be improved.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these strategies in real-life situations.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate discussion on conflict resolution strategies using emotional intelligence.

What are some key strategies for handling conflicts constructively?

Encourage students to refer to the video and their own experiences.







How can emotional intelligence help in resolving conflicts?

Discuss the role of empathy, self-awareness, and communication.







Can you think of a time when a conflict was resolved well? What made it successful?

Ask students to share personal stories or examples from media.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice conflict resolution using emotional intelligence.




Scenario 1: Two friends disagree on how to spend their weekend.







Scenario 2: A group project where one member is not contributing.







Scenario 3: A misunderstanding between a teacher and a student.







Scenario 4: A conflict between siblings over shared resources.




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