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What are the two types of conflict that typically emerge in the classroom?
Which of the following factors contribute to conflict according to the provided content?
What are the benefits of teaching conflict resolution to students?
It makes teaching easier, decreases serious misbehaviors, promotes civic responsibilities, and teaches important life skills.
What is the purpose of modeling a conflict and adult response?
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The five 'A's' that influence the success of conflict resolution approaches are: assessment, acknowledgment, attitude, action, and _______.
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The passive approach 'Wait-and-See' suggests taking immediate action during a conflict.
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What is the goal of the passive approach referred to as 'Smoothing'?
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What is an assertive response required for?
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What is the purpose of confronting in conflict resolution?
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What does the act of compromising involve?
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What is involved in problem-solving negotiations?
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Which of the following are critical components of the negotiation process?
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What does arbitration involve?
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Study Notes
Types of Conflict in the Classroom
- Conflicts can be categorized into two types: conflict of interest and controversy.
- Conflict of interest arises when one person's goals hinder another's ability to achieve theirs (e.g., teacher's focus on instruction vs. student desire for fun).
- Controversy stems from differing ideas, values, and opinions, resulting from the diversity of contemporary classrooms.
Teacher Contributions to Conflict
- Conflict can arise from inflexible or unreasonable rules and unrealistic expectations set by teachers.
- Favoritism towards certain students and an overemphasis on competition can exacerbate classroom tensions.
Benefits of Teaching Conflict Resolution
- Teaching conflict resolution can lead to a more efficient classroom by minimizing the time spent on resolving disputes.
- Helps reduce serious misbehaviors (e.g., violence, vandalism, truancy).
- Mediation and negotiation skills are essential for civic engagement and responsibilities.
- Enhances listening, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Equips students with practical life skills.
Modeling Conflict and Responses
- Demonstrating conflict scenarios helps students articulate their feelings in a constructive manner (e.g., a student asserting discomfort during teasing).
Five "A's" Influencing Conflict Resolution Success
- Assessment: Evaluating the nature and extent of the conflict.
- Acknowledgment: Participants recognize and admit the existence of the conflict.
- Attitude: A willingness to engage in resolution efforts.
- Action: Taking proactive steps to resolve the conflict.
- Analysis: Evaluating whether responses effectively meet the needs of those involved.
Passive Approaches to Conflict
- Wait-and-See: Sometimes, observing and allowing conflicts to unfold might be suitable, especially if self-control is exhibited by involved parties.
- Smoothing: Employed to maintain relationships by avoiding confrontation; involves active listening and humor to diffuse tension.
- Withdrawing: Choosing to step back from a confrontation to cool down, signaling a need for space without engaging in further debate.
Assertive Responses
- Assertive communication is critical when conflicts of interest escalate, and confrontation seems likely.
Confrontation Techniques
- Aims to clarify conflicts and express unvoiced issues, promoting mutual respect and open communication.
- Establish a common goal to restore harmony (e.g., maintaining friendship during disagreement).
Compromising
- Involves finding agreement points and building on them rather than focusing on differences.
Problem-Solving Negotiations Steps
- Identify the problem, switch perspectives, brainstorm solutions, select a mutually acceptable option, formalize, and implement a plan, followed by evaluating the results.
Responding to Controversy
- Essential for citizenship and highlights the inevitability of diversity and differing opinions in life.
- Promotes critical thinking and respect for others' viewpoints while encouraging an environment free from ridicule.
Constructive Controversy Process
- Engage in initial conclusions, present opposing views, reverse perspectives, and develop a synthesis of arguments to reach a comprehensive understanding.
Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration
- Negotiation: Direct resolution process between two individuals.
- Mediation: Involves a neutral third party facilitating a solution when negotiation stalls.
- Arbitration: Another third-party intervention that decides outcome when mediation fails, striving for win-win solutions.
Steps in Negotiation and Arbitration
- Negotiation: Agreeing to negotiate, gathering perspectives, identifying shared interests, creating win-win options, evaluating, and developing agreements.
- Arbitration: Solve the dispute by allowing each party to present their sides and determining a fair outcome based on their needs while avoiding interruptions.
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Explore the types of conflicts that arise in classroom settings with this flashcard quiz. Understand the concepts of conflict of interest and controversy, and learn how these dynamics affect educational environments. Enhance your classroom management skills through conflict resolution strategies.
