Explore Seminar Day 4

Explore Seminar Day 4
Conflict Resolution!

Open Ended

Warm Up: Watch the video shown in class then answer:

What skills in the TED talk you just watched would be useful in helping you resolve conflicts with your classmates more effectively?

LEARNING TARGET

I can analyze conflict scenarios and propose effective solutions for conflict

resolution.

CORE BELIEF

Promotion of 21st-Century Learning and

the Backpack of Success Skills

SUCCESS SKILL
Productive Collaborator

EXPLORE TOPIC

ACTIVITY

Conflict Resolution Scenarios

OVERVIEW

DAY 4

​Journey to Success

PREPARED & RESILIENT LEARNER

PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATOR

EMERGING INNOVATOR

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

GLOBALLY & CULTURALLY
COMPETENT CITIZEN

​Skills for Success

We keep seeing the word Success over and over...why?

Open Ended

What does it mean to be successful?

What skills do you think are required to be successful?

Why would being able to resolve conflict appropriately help one be successful?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

BEST FRIEND’S DILEMMA

For years, Malik and Aisha have been inseparable best
friends. They did everything together, from studying for

exams to exploring their neighborhood park. Recently, Malik
started spending more time with a new friend who moved

into their neighborhood. Aisha feels hurt and left out
because Malik now seems to prefer hanging out with

someone else.

Open Ended

How would you solve this best friend dilemma?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

BEST FRIEND’S DILEMMA

Malik talks to Aisha about her feelings and assures her that their friendship is still important to him. They agree to spend more one-on-one time together.

Malik and Aisha strengthen their friendship by communicating openly and understanding each other's feelings.

​Solution!

RESPONSE TO CHALLENGE

1. In each of the following slides, you will be presented with a scenario in which there is some type of conflict. You will complete the following:

   1. Briefly explain the conflict

   2. Why is this a challenge?

   3. What are some potential solutions? (Appropriate solutions please).

EXPECTATIONS

●Respect: During this activity you will be working individually. Please follow all instructions from the sub.

●Participation: Everyone should
actively participate by completing their
scenarios and ideas.

●Support: If you need help. please raise your hand and ask.

●Focus: Stay on topic and complete ALL work contained in the assignment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLASH

In Ms. Thompson's science class, Jaden, Mei, Alex, and Mia
were assigned a group project to research and present on
an environmental topic. Jaden is passionate about space
exploration and believes it's crucial to study its impact on

Earth's environment. However, Mei thinks renewable energy
sources are more pressing and wants the group to focus on

that instead.

​#1

Open Ended

A. Provide a brief explanation of the conflict in Environmental Clash

B. Why is this a challenge?

C. What are some possible ways to resolve this conflict in an appropriate, collaborative manner?

GOSSIP DILEMMA

In the school cafeteria, Emily overhears Mia and Ava

gossiping about her friend, Sarah, spreading rumors that

Sarah cheated on a recent test. Emily knows the rumors are
not true and feels torn between confronting Mia and Ava or

telling Sarah about the gossip.

​#2

Open Ended

A. Provide a brief explanation of the conflict in Gossip Dilemma

B. Why is this a challenge?

C. What are some possible ways to resolve this conflict in an appropriate, collaborative manner?

COMPUTER CONUNDRUM

At home, Jamal and Leila share a computer for their

schoolwork and entertainment. Tonight, Leila urgently needs
to finish her homework, which requires using the computer.
However, Jamal is eager to play a new video game he just

downloaded and insists it's his turn to use the computer.

​#3

Open Ended

A. Provide a brief explanation of the conflict in the Computer Conundrum.

B. Why is this a challenge?

C. What are some possible ways to resolve this conflict in an appropriate, collaborative manner?

PENALTY KICK PREDICAMENT

During a crucial soccer match, Alejandro and Sofia,

teammates on the school's soccer team, face a dilemma.
With minutes left on the clock and the score tied, they are

awarded a penalty kick. Alejandro is confident in his skills and
insists he should take the penalty kick to secure victory for the

team. Sofia, equally determined, believes she deserves a

chance to prove herself and take the kick.

​#4

Open Ended

A. Provide a brief explanation of the conflict in the Penalty Kick Predicament.

B. Why is this a challenge?

C. What are some possible ways to resolve this conflict in an appropriate, collaborative manner?

Open Ended

We all face some kind of conflict almost every day (especially with all the drama in middle school). Sometimes, that conflict leads to arguments and maybe even fights. Why is this never an acceptable way to resolve these types of conflict?

Today, you worked to resolve

conflict in various scenarios.

Why do you think these conflict
resolution skills are important now

AND in your future career?
Answer on the next slide. :)

EXIT SLIP

Open Ended

Today, you worked to resolve conflict in various scenarios. Why Why do you think these conflict resolution skills are important now AND in your future career?