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Peacekeepers

A Conflict Resolution CurriculumSlide2

Why Peace?

We are committed to values of Christian love

.St. Lucy Filippini was a peacekeeper. Our mission at VVA supports peace. A peaceable

classroom fosters greater learning opportunities.Learning, growth, and positive change come from learning how to keep peace.Peacekeeping skills can be used throughout your entire life. The world needs more peacekeepers. Slide3

What is Conflict?

Conflict is part of everyday

life and is often referred to as a disagreement or an argument; it is usually seen to be a negative aspect of living. Conflict can, however, can and should help us to grow and learn if we choose to see it this way. Gaining a better understanding of what conflict is, and why it happens can help a person to resolve conflicts in a positive and productive way. Slide4

3 Types of Conflict

Conflict

over Resources: Two or more people want something that is in short supplyEasiest to resolve Conflict over NeedsWe all have many needs: power, friendship, affiliation, self-esteem, achievement

Trickier to resolve: reasons for them are less distinctConflict over ValuesBeliefs we hold dearMost difficult to resolve

Feel our whole sense of self is threatenedGoals have great value and cause great conflictDistinctions are sometimes difficult to draw but labeling helps to resolve conflict. Slide5

Why does Conflict Occur?

Competitive

atmosphere: Working against one another instead of with one another Feeling compelled to win because losing means a loss in self-esteem

Lack of trust in teacher and classmatesCompetition at inappropriate timesIntolerant atmosphere:

One that is unfriendly and mistrustfulFactionalizedCliques form and scapegoating occursLack of support from classmates leading to loneliness and isolationResentment of the accomplishments, possessions, and qualities of othersSlide6

Why does Conflict Occur?

Cont’d

Poor communicationfertile ground for conflict misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the intentions, feelings, needs, or actions of others need to learn how to express needs and wishes effectivelyafraid to express emotionsno forum to express emotions and needs

cannot listen to othersdo not observe carefullySlide7

Why does Conflict Occur? Cont’d

Inappropriate expression of emotion

out of touch with their feelingsdon’t know non-aggressive ways to express anger and frustrationsuppress emotionslack of self-control Lack

of conflict resolution skillsparents and teachers may not how to teach these skillsOur society rewards aggressive approaches (tv, movies, etc.)maturity level and stage of moral development are also factorsSlide8

How do we handle Conflict?

Creative

Conflict Resolution does not try to eliminate conflict. That is neither possible nor desirable. Instead, it aims to reduce conflict and to help

a person to deal more effectively and constructively with the conflicts that do occur. At all times we maintain the dignity of self and others.Get to the heart of the matter to gain understanding and compassion.

Use words constructively and keep emotions in check.Slide9

Reframing Conflict

Conflict is essential to life and is here to teach us, help us to grow, and fosters positive change.

Functional Conflictserves a useful purpose and the results are positive. leads to improved relationships and a better understanding of

othersDysfunctional Conflictauthoritarian atmosphere is createdwinners and losersincrease in negative, more violent interaction

A person’s response to conflict determines whether it is functional or dysfunctional. Slide10

3 Ineffective and Common Strategies

Respond

aggressively: physical, verbal, non-verbalSeek the help of someone in power or stronger

Ignore the situation – most common due to fearlack of energy to confront conflictno one is willing or available

to support us with our conflictSlide11

Mediation: A Good Approach

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mediator works to create peace when a conflict arises. She/he keeps the students focused on the facts and solutions in order to keep emotions from escalating.

The goal is to provide a forum where students learn to use conflict resolution strategies on their own. Slide12

The VVA Approach

Steps for

SuccessRecognize there is a conflict that needs to be addressed. Meet with the Guidance Counselor or a teacher to work it out.  

Facts First: Each student states what happened using only the facts. This keeps it short, to the point, and without name-calling or judgments.Slide13

The VVA Approach

Steps for

SuccessHow do you feel? Next the students state how they feel, by using “I statements”, again without name-calling or judgments.

Generate solutions The students come up with possible solutions to the problem where they both "win“Slide14

The VVA Approach

Steps for Success

Try it! Implement the chosen solutionCheck in!In a day or two, re-meet and discuss progress.

Try again! Adapt or recreate a better solution and try again.Double checkMeet again to see how it's going.

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Peacekeeper Philosophy

Our goal at VVA is to increase peace in our school by reducing conflict and by handling it immediately in a constructive manner. We would like to teach the girls how to handle conflict on their own by educating them about conflict and by providing them with an approach.

We want to foster a non-competitive atmosphere in the classroom, one where the girls support each other and recognize one another's gifts and strengths.

We want to promote tolerance for differences and develop a deeper sense of empathy and compassion for others. It is very important that we all support this philosophy, keep

a positive attitude in our classrooms regarding

conflict,

and

foster the need for peace.

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Peacekeeper Themes

September

: PeaceOctober: TruthNovember: GratitudeDecember: GraceJanuary: KindnessFebruary: LoveMarch: Empathy

April: CompassionMay: ToleranceJune: Joy Slide17

Resources for

The Peacekeeper Curriculum

Creative Conflict Resolution by William J.KreidlerGirl Wars by Cheryl

DellasegaThe Peace Education Foundation