Lesson Plan

My Conflict Shield

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As an exercise in self-awareness and improvement, class members create a Conflict Shield listing 12 skills they believe are the most useful in conflict resolution. They then color the ones they have mastered while leaving uncolored those they will work to improve.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Coordinate the lesson with the school counselor
  • Some class members may be dealing with conflict situations out of class; therefore, investigate resources available on campus and in the community for class members that may need support services
  • Make a shield or save several shields to use as models
Classroom Considerations
  • Presumes a protocol is in place for the safe discussion of and sharing of personal information
  • Third in a series of four conflict resolution lessons
  • Requires additional prep time to collect and prepare materials
  • Check for food allergies before conducting the lesson
Pros
  • The lesson stresses the importance of honest self-reflection
Cons
  • None
Common Core