This short trailer presents part of a PBS “In the Mix” episode on solutions to school violence. Shown is a high school student group participating in a conflict resolution workshop led by an experienced facilitator and social worker who encourages them develop their own solutions. After each student describes a recent conflict with a friend or family, they explore ways they commonly handle conflicts?avoiding, confronting, or problem solving and communication? One student points out that conflict can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships if dealt with properly; however it is difficult. The facilitator then helps them understand basic communication skills, including how to use “I” messages to open a discussion and what it takes to be a good listener. See another clip here – Learning How to Express — Not Explode!
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Teacher.tv Behaviour Challenge video module
This video learning module from the U.K-based Teachers.tv is called The Behaviour Challenge. You’ll need to visit the site directly to view this one. The module places you in the classroom with three students who are presenting problems that interfere with the learning environment. You choose which student to focus on first, and then what approach to try with them and you see video of their response and some commentary from a coach.
Learn & Live: Resolving Conflict at O’Farrell Middle School
Video from Edutopia featuring O’Farrell Middle School. At this school in San Diego, California, school leaders place equal emphasis on the social, intellectual, psychological, and physical needs of their students.
Conflict Resolution at Lewes New School
Stephanie Davies-Arai from Lewes New School in the U.K. explains how Conflict Resolution using a circle process works at the school and the benefits for community and the children’s individual learning.