Help Students Deal with Conflicts

Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards by Vanessa Harrison Conflict can happen anytime and with teenagers it can be in school, at home or in the community. These cards feature a scenario involving a situation of conflict to read out followed by three questions to kick-start a discussion about the issues raised.  The scenarios include conflicts with peers, family, teachers and other adults including figures of authority. Students discuss the situation and suggest strategies for resolving the conflict. They can call upon the ideas on the Resolution Cards if necessary, which include: • Be assertive but not aggressive • State your needs calmly and quietly • Try to understand the other person’s point of view • Listen carefully to what the other person is saying • Walk away until you calm down • Use “I” statements • Work together to find a solution • Speak firmly, honestly and kindly • Apologise Through the discussion students will begin to realise that there are strategies and attitudes that can be adopted to help prevent conflict escalating and that resolution is possible if both sides are prepared to work together.   For the facilitator there are guidance cards which include:   • An introduction to the topic with the aims of the resource • Benefits students may gain through using the cards • Ideas for teacher-led discussions • Suggestions for pairs and group work • How to incorporate role-play Vanessa Harrison has been involved over a long period with the design of teaching materials in the fields of language and social/emotional development. 30 x A6 conflict cards, 20 x A6 resolution cards ISBN 978-1-909380-93-6 Ages 11-16 Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards  Ref 197-146 £29.95* To Order Click Here ORDER ON ACCOUNT Click Here To Order on Account OTHER WAYS TO ORDER By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@loggerheadpublishing.co.uk By post: Loggerhead Publishing, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: www.loggerheadpublishing.co.uk