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Self Awareness Lesson PlanSelf Awareness Lesson Plan
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Western Justice Center
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4th - 12th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Self Awareness

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  • Comfort with Conflict Scenarios
  • Know Yourself Worksheet
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Being aware of one's perceptions and biases is especially important when involved in a conflict. After watching an introductory video and four scenarios, viewers write out how they would feel or react to each situation. The subsequent discussion focuses on the importance of self-awareness when involved in a conflict.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, conflict, conflict resolution, conflicts, self-awareness

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Divide the class into four groups, assigning each a difference scenario, and have them craft a script that demonstrates how they believe their situation could be handled respectfully

Classroom Considerations

  • Second in a series of nine lessons focusing on conflict resolution
  • Lessons are cumulative and should be taught in order
  • Presumes a protocol has been established to permit a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive topics

Pros

  • The "Know Yourself" worksheet asks individuals to reflect on how their perceptions influence there reactions to a conflict

Cons

  • None

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