Conflict De-escalation

Students engage in conflict for a variety of reasons.

What reasons below are true in schools? Choose all that apply.

• Students are testing adult expectations

• To save face with peers

• Conflict is developmentally acceptable for students

"An individual's irrational thoughts and pre-existing beliefs can be triggered by stimuli in the environment, beginning a negative cycle that may lead to aggressive or disruptive behavior."

• This statement is only TRUE for STUDENTS

• This statement is only TRUE for STAFF

• This statement is NOT TRUE for STUDENTS or STAFF

• This statement is TRUE for STUDENTS AND STAFF

Which of the "Tips to Avoid Crisis" listed on page 3

do you think would be helpful for you as an adult

to help you avoid getting triggered by students?

"When working with students with behavior problems, teachers are likely to experience many of the same emotions as their students."

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the strategies listed on p. 7 are you interested in trying out in your classroom? List them below.