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Repairing Harm: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Repairing Harm: A Step-by-Step Guide

Teach conflict resolution strategies

This lesson provides teachers with a structured approach to help students repair harm caused by conflicts. It includes frameworks for acknowledging mistakes, apologizing, and taking steps to make things right. This lesson is important as it equips teachers with the tools to guide students in resolving conflicts constructively, fostering a positive classroom environment and promoting social-emotional learning.

Audience

Teachers of Grades 3-8

Time

1 hour

Approach

Teach conflict resolution strategies

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet on Conflict Scenarios, and Printable Apology Framework Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of resolving conflicts and repairing harm.
  • Share a personal or hypothetical story about a conflict and its resolution.

Step 2

Understanding Conflict

15 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to explore what conflict means and how it affects relationships.
  • Discuss common conflicts in the classroom and their impact.
  • Introduce real-life student scenarios, such as a disagreement over shared resources or a misunderstanding during a group activity.

Step 3

Framework for Repairing Harm

15 mins

  • Introduce the framework for acknowledging mistakes, apologizing, and making amends.
  • Use the Printable Apology Framework Cards to illustrate each step.

Step 4

Practical Application

15 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet on Conflict Scenarios.
  • Include real-life scenarios such as a student feeling left out during recess or a conflict over seating arrangements.
  • Have teachers work in pairs to role-play scenarios and practice using the framework.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage teachers to reflect on how they can implement these strategies in their classrooms.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate discussion on conflict resolution and repairing harm.

What is conflict and how does it affect relationships?

Encourage teachers to think about both positive and negative impacts of conflict.







Can you share an example of a conflict you have witnessed in the classroom?

Guide teachers to think about the causes and outcomes of the conflict.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Conflict Scenarios

A worksheet with scenarios for teachers to practice conflict resolution strategies.

Scenario 1: A student accidentally breaks another student's pencil. How can this be resolved?

Think about acknowledging the mistake and offering a solution.







Scenario 2: Two students argue over a group project. What steps can they take to repair the harm?

Consider how they can apologize and work together to find a solution.







Scenario 3: A student feels left out during recess. How can this situation be addressed?

Think about how to include the student and address any feelings of exclusion.







Scenario 4: A conflict arises over seating arrangements in class. What can be done to resolve this?

Consider how to communicate needs and find a compromise.







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Worksheet

Printable Apology Framework Cards

Cards illustrating the steps for acknowledging mistakes, apologizing, and making amends.




Step 1: Acknowledge the Mistake







Step 2: Apologize Sincerely







Step 3: Offer a Solution







Step 4: Follow Through with Actions




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