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Resolving Conflicts Together

Lesson Plan

Resolving Conflicts Together

Social Skills, Conflict Resolution

This lesson focuses on developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies among middle school boys. Through collaborative and active learning, students will engage in activities that promote understanding and empathy, essential for resolving conflicts. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to handle disagreements constructively, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Audience

Middle School Boys (7th & 8th Grade)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Scenario Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of conflict resolution and its importance in daily life.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to learn how to resolve conflicts effectively and improve social skills.

Step 2

Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to role-play the scenarios, focusing on resolving the conflict presented.
  • Encourage creativity and empathy in their responses.

Step 3

Discussion

8 mins

  • Gather students for a group discussion.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation about their experiences during the role-play and what they learned about conflict resolution.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize key points from the discussion.
  • Encourage students to apply these conflict resolution strategies in their daily interactions.
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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice conflict resolution skills.




Two friends arguing over a game result.







A misunderstanding between classmates about a group project.







Disagreement over sharing resources in class.







A conflict arising from a rumor spread in school.




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Discussion

Conflict Resolution Discussion

A guided discussion to reflect on the role-playing activity and explore conflict resolution strategies.

What strategies did you use to resolve the conflict in your scenario?

Encourage students to share specific strategies and discuss their effectiveness.







How did it feel to be in the role of someone else during the role-play?

Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives.







What did you learn about conflict resolution from this activity?

Highlight key takeaways and how they can be applied in real-life situations.







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