6.3 Conflict Resolution
This is a “Reaching New Heights” leadership development lesson (RNH.6.3) titled “Conflict Resolution” from an FFA/LifeKnowledge advisor’s guide. It teaches students to define conflict resolution, identify the guiding principles and five basic conflict-handling strategies (avoidance, accommodation, compromise, competition, collaboration), and apply a seven-step problem-solving process through discussion, activity sheets, and a role-play negotiation scenario (Dr. Forbes vs. Dr. Newell over giant kiwi).
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define conflict resolution.
- Identify the components of a positive conflict-resolution process.
- Apply conflict-resolution techniques to personal interactions.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Writing utensils
- Tape
- Large index cards
- RNH.6.3.AS.A – one per student
- RNH.6.3.AS.B – one per student
- RNH.6.3.AS.C – one for half of the students in the class
- RNH.6.3.AS.D – one for half of the students in the class
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the importance of conflict resolution in a positive, nonviolent manner.
- Connection Questions
- 1. Where have you experienced conflict in your life? 2. What are some situations where you will experience conflict as a leader? 3. What are the most important aspects of conflict resolution you learned? 4. How will you use what you know about conflict resolution in your interactions with others?