Conflict+Resolution,+Jen+Traore

Overview, Lesson Comparison, and Inquiry Skill

The two lessons I created are both parts of units on Interpersonal Communication for Health for Grade 1 and Grade 9. They help students develop the information skill of using prior knowledge to understand new concepts (AASL standard for skills, 1.1.2) by relating conflict resolution techniques taught in the classroom to the students’ own lives.

Both Interpersonal Communication units cover a variety of skills appropriate for the learner’s age and information skill level. First graders learn basic information such as the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication, how to be a responsible member of the community, how to formulate “I feel…” sentences, and how to avoid and resolve conflicts in positive ways. Ninth graders focus on the same topics but are more active and analytical about them – they explore the connection between communication and relationships and create strategies for improved communication for health.

The first grade lesson asks students to examine the similarities between concepts learned in class and their personal life, and to practice analyzing and applying those concepts in the controlled space of the classroom. This provides scaffolding for later times when they will practice conflict resolution on real conflicts that take place in the classroom. The instructor provides most of the information that they use in the assignment, since they are not yet mature enough to be able to figure out the best resources to use for independent research on conflict resolution.

The ninth grade lesson resembles the first grade one, except it takes it a step further and asks students to conduct an experiment testing the usefulness of the concepts learned in class, thereby creating their own information. They then analyze the results and share them with the rest of the class. This is appropriate for this level of learners because they already have stable background knowledge of the topic and are more capable of independently applying it to new situations.

Grade 1 Lesson Plan

Grade 9 Lesson Plan

Academic and AASL Standards connection


 * Joe Pounds -- Substantial Addition for Project 2**


 * Indiana State Language ArtsStandards Grade 12

Multimedia 12.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:**
 * combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from wide range of media.
 * select appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
 * use selected media skillfully, editing appropriately, and monitoring for quality.
 * test the audience's response and revise the presentation accordingly.

3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess. 3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by workng productively with others. 3.3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts. 3.4.2 Asses the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.
 * 21st Century Standard 3 --Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society**

1. Stress in human relations happens at all age levels. 2. Competent response to stress produces wisdom.
 * Understandings** (What students will walk away with):

The intent of this lesson is for Grade 12 students to gain insight from, build upon, and enhance learning experiences involving conflict resolution in Grade 1. The end product will be a series of DVD's prepared by Grade 12 students using puppets and prepared scripts to teach conflict resolution skills. Activities include: 1. Learn about what younger grades have experienced in terms of conflict resolution techniques: 2. Working in production teams of three, write simple scripts modelling conflict resolution techniques. 3. Convert scripts to iMovie productions using puppets as performers. 4. Receive written feedback from school counselor and mental health worker about the content qualtiy of the DVD productions. 5. Revise productions accordingly. 6. Share productions with first grade students..
 * Overview of the Lesson**
 * interact with Cool School software (loaded in high school computer lab)
 * interview elementary school counselor (counselor will visit Grade 12 classroom)
 * interview with local mental health center (speaker will visit Grade 12 classroom)
 * interview/survey Grade 1 students about life stresses (visit first grade classrooms)
 * interview/survey Grade 1 teachers about life stresses (teachers will respond to questions on surveymonkey.com)
 * interview/survery Grade 1 parents about life stresses (parents will visit Grade 12 classroom, respond on surveymonkey.com, or post comments on class blog site)

Grade 12 students will be engaged in the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy. They will need to complete a guided inquiry experience that provides them with an understanding of conflict resolution techniques that can be taught to young children. They will take the knowledge and work in teams to synthesize it and create an original product that will be used as a teaching tool with a real audience.
 * Maturation Level**

Storyboard [|Storyboard.ppt] Puppet collection borrowed from local youth ministry Reporter's Notebooks
 * Resources**