Our next post is from Lisa from Suffolk, VA, a middle school/high school Special Education teacher. Her strategy is to teach conflict resolution skills with differentiated instruction so each student can learn the skill according to how they learn best.
Her strategy: a Conflict Resolution Menu.
“The students have been learning a unit on how to deal appropriately with conflict. Proper problem solving skills and techniques to all types of possible conflicts they may come across. Since all students learn differently, I created a unit assessment that was Differentiated Instructional (DI) focused. This menu has 3 appetizer activites, 3 entree activities, and 3 dessert activities to choose from. Each student may choose the activities they feel most comfortable doing to demonstrate mastery.”
Learning Objectives:
“The students will demonstrate their knowledge on conflict resolution and problem solving techniques that they can carry with them into adulthood. These skills will help them handle peer conflicts, issues with teachers, and even frustration that may occur from academics. Being able to properly identify a conflict and the appropriate way to handle that conflict is a skill that will help them be successful in school as well as in life.”
Materials:
Conflict resolution lesson, art supplies, conflict resolution menu, problem solving scale, PowerPoint (student choice)
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So itrenesting, Rochelle, I think you hit on the obstacle that Amy also commented on…I think you make excellent points that some parents just don’t want to hear it. I’m glad many more are listening, though.
Linda, thank you so much! I am alwyas thrilled to get a comment from an educator, it gives me much hope to know you’re reading my blog. Best, Jen