Managing conflict
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how I can manage and resolve conflicts with others in a healthy way.
Key learning points
- Conflicts often happen when one person doesn't feel understood.
- Its possible to show you understand the other person without agreeing with them.
- You can also talk about how you feel and own your emotions in a conflict.
- Remember, you can take time to calm down before coming back to resolve a conflict.
Keywords
Conflict - a disagreement between two or more people
Relationship - the way in which two or more people are connected
Respect - being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated
Feelings - our thoughts and opinions about things, like feeling proud of our drawing or feeling worried about a test
Resolve - to find a way to fix a problem
Common misconception
A conflict can only be resolved if we agree with the person we've had conflict with.
There are lots of different ways that a conflict can be resolved. In some cases, someone could agree with the other. In others, they could agree to disagree or agree to take some time apart from each other.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to reflect on a conflict they have experienced, or a conflict they're aware of. Ask them to reflect on their role in the conflict and what they could do differently next time.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
to hear and try to understand what someone is saying
a feeling in our bodies or on our skin
what we do after something has happened
describing how we feel as something else, like an object
Q2.When we what someone has said, we state the key points of what someone has said.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Self-esteem is ...
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Q6.If we feel nervous about something we can take deep , break it down into smaller steps and talk about it with someone we trust.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
when people have a serious disagreement with each other
the way in which two or more people are connected
different ways that we experience emotions like sadness and happiness
Q2.Which statements are true?
Q3.In any conflict, it's important that we show to the other person and that they do the same to us.
Q4.When we resolve a conflict, we...
Q5.How can we deal with a conflict in a healthy way?
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Managing conflict, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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