Lesson Plan
Peaceful Paths Lesson Plan
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and apply three conflict resolution strategies—active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving—and practice using them to resolve realistic disagreements.
Teaching peaceful conflict resolution empowers students to manage disagreements constructively, strengthens peer relationships, and creates a positive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Conflict Resolution Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Mapping
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Peaceful Paths: Conflict Resolution
Why Learn Conflict Resolution?
Three Core Strategies
Strategy 1: Active Listening
Strategy 2: Empathy
Strategy 3: Collaborative Problem-Solving
Role-Play Activity
Empathy Mapping
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
