AHS.23 Applying Conflict Resolution Techniques (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge lesson (AHS.23) teaches students to apply conflict resolution techniques as part of building high-performing teams. Students define conflict and distinguish constructive from destructive conflict, describe resolution techniques such as communication, open-mindedness, and win-win solutions, and explain how to implement techniques like parliamentary procedure, pros & cons lists, needs assessment, and consensus building. The lesson includes an interest approach activity, teaching strategies, an assessment, and FFA/SAE application activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define conflict and explain the difference between constructive and destructive conflict.
- Describe conflict resolution techniques.
- Explain how to implement conflict resolution techniques.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Advanced High School
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Overhead projector
- AHS.23.TM.A
- AHS.23.TM.B
- AHS.23.TM.C
- AHS.23.TM.D
- AHS.23.Assess—one per student
- Blank sheets of paper—two per student
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development-WE
- Problem Area
- How Do I Build High Performing Teams?
- Precepts
- M4: Communicates appropriately with co-workers and supervisors.
- Key Terms
- Communication, Conflict, Consensus, Consensus building, Constructive conflict, Destructive conflict, Internalizing, Needs assessment, Open-mindedness, Parliamentary procedure, Pros & cons lists, Win-win solutions
- Resources
- Carnegie, D. How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1982. Cheek, J. G., L. R. Arrington, R. D. Rudd, and M. B. McGhee. Effective Oral Communication. Danville, Illinois: Interstate Publishers, Inc., 2000. Deep, S., and L. Sussman. Smart Moves. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1990. DePree, M. Leadership Is an Art. New York: Dell Publishing, 1989. Slaikeu, K. A. When Push Comes to Shove. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996.
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Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.