Working with Angry and Disruptive Youth in the Classroom
Presented by: John Barnes
Presented at: Second International Summit on Conflict Resolution Education
Date of Session: March 29, 2008
Session Description: This workshop will provide insights into youth anger and strategies to positively address these challenges in the classroom. Participants will understand the reasons behind escalating behavior and will practice how to respond effectively to strong willed and/or out-of-control youth. Participants will learn strategies to deescalate emotions, maintain dignity and respect, and help the student focus on learning. Note: The six workshop handouts are packaged as a single .zip file.