Every child has the right to learn and every teacher has the right to teach.

Lesson Plan: Problem Solving Peer Conflict

Step 1: List Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

We are learning to :

It will look like:

Step 2: List a rationale for teaching the behaviour

Why is it important?

Holy Rosary School Values: Relationships, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Kindness.

Holy Rosary School Expectations: Safety is our right. Learning is our responsibility. Respect is our way.

Step 3: Identify examples and non-examples of the desired behaviour

What would the behaviour look/sound like?

Examples

Students actively listening to each other

Listening to others in a non-judgemental way

Making eye contact when talking to someone or listening to someone

Clearly saying what you are thinking or feeling or wanting

Standing up for yourself

Showing relaxed body language

Facing the person speaking to you

Evaluating the consequences of possible solutions

Making compromises with peers so both parties are happy with the outcome

What would the behaviour not look/sound like?

Non-examples

Yelling or screaming

Looking away when someone is speaking to you

Speaking in a forceful manner

Telling others what to do, think or feel

Not saying what you really think, feel or want just to please someone else

Showing ‘closed’ body language i.e. crossing your arms, facing away from someone

Making decisions on behalf of others without listening to their point of view

Getting your way without considering the wants and needs of peers

Michaela, Student Wellbeing Leader

Administration

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