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Identifying Conflict Styles Lesson PlanIdentifying Conflict Styles Lesson Plan
Publisher
US Institute of Peace
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Identifying Conflict Styles

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This Identifying Conflict Styles lesson plan also includes:
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (English version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Spanish version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (French version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Arabic version)
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Are you a peace-keeper or a problem-solver? Explore conflict management styles through a lesson, fourth in a 15-part series, that combines individual assessment and collaborative work. Groups learn the basic tendencies of each style, then participate in simulations to experience how conflict styles determine the outcome of a situation.

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Concepts

conflict resolution, conflict, conflicts, behavior, behavior intervention, peace, problem solving techniques, problem solving strategies, attitudes, emotions, self assessment, life skills

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss a few current events conflicts and ask learners to identify the conflict styles they see 
  • Create groups with the same conflict style and have them practice using a different style during role play scenarios

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils have the opportunity to share a personal conflict story with their group, so discuss some subject matter guidelines before they get started

Pros

  • Students enjoy inventories that give them insight into their character!
  • Resource provides context for using different styles of conflict management, as well as the pros and cons of each
  • Teacher's guide contains printable resources, great extensions, and guiding questions

Cons

  • None

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