Mentor lesson - conflict

• Science
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Conflict

The do's and the don'ts 

What is conflict

Conflict is a 'problem' we have with another person, it usually involves disagreements or differences that seems difficult to resolve. 

What is consequences

Consequence is something that happens as a result of our actions. 

This result can either be good or bad. 

Helpful or harmful reactions

Helpful reaction: something that helps solve the problem, makes the situation better, prevent conflict from getting worse.

Harmful reaction: causes the problem to continue, makes the situation worse, gets you in trouble. 

Scenario read by the teacher

Julie and Robin

Who started the conflict? How? Why?

Was Julie's reaction to Robin's behaviour helpful or harmful, why?

Although Robin's behaviour was not nice or fair, Julies reaction made the conflict worse, instead of improving the situation. 

Could Julie have reacted differently? How?

What were the consequences of Julie's reaction?

Would the consequence have been the same if Julie had responded in a more helpful way?

 Common ground

Is when two or more people can agree about something.

Thinking first to reach common ground.

Your teacher will read some scenarios to the class. 

Come up with a solution to the problem. 

The problem and solution will then be discussed to decide what is more likely to be a good solution to resolve the conflict, or potential conflict. 

You forgot to do your homework last night

Possible solutions?

Someone has written all over the inside of your workbook.

Possible solutions?

Your teacher yells at you in front of the class for talking

Possible solutions?

You plan to play basketball at recess. When recess time comes, you see Stephan and Jon playing with the only football.

Possible Solutions?