Conflict Resolution Lesson Plan

Created by Meghan Montgomery of  3LPlace, December 2016

Applies to: Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Critical Thinking, U&P

Purpose:  Discover a deeper awareness of conflict and conflictual situations

Objectives:

• Process and reflect via multiple modalities
• Practice improved self-advocacy
• Increase self-awareness in conflictual situations to support better self-regulation

Materials needed:

• iPad/Apple TV/Computer
• Interactive White Board
• App: Assistive Express
• Paper and art supplies for illustrations
• A sense of bravery

Activity Steps

1. Ask members to recall the recent conflictual experience with a peer on Friday and ask them to illustrate their memories (on paper, on photoshop, etc.)

2. Watch the following Sesame Street video with Robin Williams or similarly light video of the meaning of conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl3e-OUnavQ                                 

3. Watch the following animated and nonverbal video about conflict management: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnB3MpUfv_k

4. Watch Dr. Seuss’s The Zax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZmZzGxGpSs

5. Reflect via speaking/discussing, via facilitated communication surrounding feelings of

• Safety
• Fears and worries as they pertain to future outings with Jovian
• A reminder that this peer will not be attending community outings for this week
• Lastly, what do you want this peer to know the most?