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Bienvenido,Welcome
"Integrating Conflict Resolution Skills/Social and Emotional
Learning into the Curriculum"
Jennifer Batton, M.A. [email protected]
www.CREducation.org
Danger or Opportunity
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
What is Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)?
Models and teaches, in culturally meaningful ways, processes, practices, and skills that help address individual, interpersonal and institutional conflicts, and create safe and welcoming communities.
This helps individuals understand conflict and empowers them to use communication and critical thinking to build relationships and manage and resolve conflicts fairly and peacefully.
(Association for Conflict Resolution, 2002)
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
CRE Skill Set: Understanding ConflictIdentify constructive/destructive
conflict (what’s it look like?)Identify conflict triggers in
self/othersIdentify needs-based conflict
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
CRE Skill Set: The Role of Emotion in ConflictBuilding emotional vocabulary/skillsIncreasing cultural sensitivity to emotionsIdentifying emotional triggers Using the emotional escalation/de-escalation
ladderIdentify anger styleSelf-soothing/calming strategiesVerbally expressing anger (appropriately)Using questions to identify feelings (for self and other)Using questions to work through conflict (self and other)
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
CRE Skill Set: Communication Listening for
Feelings Perception Checking Open v. Closed
Questions I-Statements Supporting and
Encouraging Messages
Using Neutral Language
Paraphrasing Summarizing Nonaggressive
communication (complaint v. criticism v. contempt)
Sending /Recognizing Non-verbal behaviors
Adjusting to Cultural Differences in Language (using direct and indirect language well)
Adjusting to Cultural Differences in Non-verbal Communication (using space, voice, gesture and body orientation in a culturally sensitive way)
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, 2011, [email protected]
CRE Skill Set: Problem Solving Steps in decision
making Testing options for
effective decisions Developing realistic
implementation plans for decisions
Facilitating group discussion
to consensus Recognizing
emotional and cognitive perspectives
Effective questioning to assess perceptions
Creating sound arguments
Recognizing conflict styles and matching to situation
Being competent at enacting all conflict styles
Recognizing interests and positions
Questioning to uncover interests behind positions
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Social and Emotional Learning
Power point slide created by Dr. Tricia Jones, Temple University
Integrating CRE/Social Skills in AcademicsLanguage Arts
/LanguagesSpeaking SkillsListening SkillsCritical Thinking
SkillsNegotiation
SkillsPerception SkillsFeelings/
EmotionsCommunication
Skills
Social Studies/History
Role Play Mediations
Evaluating News Articles/Points of View
Practice Governance Models
Problem SolvingDiversity
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Integrating Social Skills in AcademicsMath/Science/Arts/Counselor-
GuidanceScience: Different Points of View,
Problem SolvingMath: Problem Solving, Diversity
Art/Music: Ideas?
Guidance/Counseling: Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Anger Management
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Where is the conflict among us in schools?
• Staff - Staff• Staff - Student• Student - Student• Parent – School Administration/Staff• Community Members – School Staff/Administration
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Policies and Procedures
Habits of Mind and Heart
Structures and Systems
Shared Goals
Conflict Management Applications in Schools
Adapted by Marina Piscolish from Ellen Raider 1987 Institute for International Conflict and Cooperation, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, NY.
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Potential Linkages of Conflict Resolution in Education
• School board development• Administrator development• Staff development• Engaged-Learner Instructional Practices• Facilitation of planned change• Shared governance practices• Labor-management relations• Parent involvement • Re-invention of discipline and classroom
management• Prejudice reduction and diversity training• Crisis intervention and violence preventionPresented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
NegotiationCurricula
After SchoolPrograms
BullyingPrevention
RestorativeJustice
Peer Mediation
ExpressiveArts
Classroom Management andAdult Modeling of Constructive Behavior
Social and Emotional Learning
Diversity, Bias Awareness, Multicultural Education
Curriculum Infusion
Teacher and Administrator Education Power point slide created by Dr. Tricia Jones, Temple University
Creating a Comprehensive Program: Beginning StagesAssess Needs
◦ Identify the goals◦ Assess interest
Secure Administrative Support ◦Maintain that support
Orient Staff Give detailed informationHave open discussions about utility Clarify staff expectations of involvement
or support Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Creating a Comprehensive Program:Beginning StagesSelect Site Leadership Team (SLT) Identify staff Discuss time/resource commitments Orient Students Select Students/StaffProviding Training Don’t overestimate the learning
curve Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Creating a Comprehensive Program: Beginning Stages
Publicize Program Manage expectations Utilize Program Initiate and sustain the program
Coordinate with other initiatives
Refresh skills/knowledgeMaintain a high profile in the school
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Create a Comprehensive Program:Continual ProcessEvaluate Program (Emphasize
student assessment)Evaluate on an ongoing basisFeed information back to improve
program
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Results of a Comprehensive Model
Increase Time Spent on Teaching
Improved AcademicsImproved Attendance at SchoolImproved Relationships
Between Students/Staff/ParentsImproved Behavior in the
Classroom, School, and Community
Increase valuing of diversity and practice of tolerance
Increased connection to the community
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Create a Safe Learning EnvironmentDecrease anti-social behavior
that leads to violenceDecrease conflicts between
groups of studentsDecrease suspensions,
absenteeism, and drop out ratesDecrease incidents of violence
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Examples of State Integration (Ohio)
Social Studies Standards – Required by Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
GRADS Standards – Required by ODEOhio School Climate Guidelines –
Recommended by State Board of EducationAnti-Harassment and Bullying Prevention
LegislationSchool Safety and Violence Prevention Training
– Required 4 hours for all school personnel primary - secondary
Free courses: Ohio Safe School Center - Educators receive continuing education credits for participating in this on-line learning module:
www.ebasedacademy.orgPresented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
International CRECRE and Peace Education Legislation
and Policies in all World’s Regionshttp://www.creducation.org/cre/global_creExamples: Armenia, GhanaCosta Rica, Guatemala Cyprus, Kenya Philippines , UkraineAnd many more… Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A.,
Cuyahoga Community College, 2011, [email protected]
Conflict Management Models
Free 5 day on-line course: Managing and Resolving Conflicts Effectively in Schools and Classrooms www.CREducation.orgSponsored by: United States Department of Education/National Association of School Psychologists
Mediation and Comprehensive Programs:
National Recommended Standards for Peer Mediation Programs and Comprehensive School/District Programs
www.acrnet.org
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]
Free CRE Resources: www.CREducation.org
Additional ResourcesCollaborative for Academic Social and
Emotional Learning www.casel.org
Education Commission of the Stateswww.ecs.org
Campus Conflict Resolution Resourceswww.campus-adr.org
Presented by Jennifer Batton, M.A., Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio, USA, 2011, [email protected]