Dear Parents,

I work with seventh graders for two quarters The other two quarters they are back in Language Arts as that curriculum requires a little more time. I have chosen a curriculum called Conflict Resolution in the Middle School by William J. Kreidler. I find that seventh graders are hungry to learn new ways to handle conflict. They are beginning to examine their relationships with their peers, their teachers, their parents, and the world. Conflict is a natual and necessary part of this process, and a necessary part of life. The curriculum emphasizes isx themes:

cooperation

communication

appreciation for diversity

the healthy expression of feelings

responsible decision making

conflict resolution.

The classes have lots of group work and role plays which the kids really get in to.

Stop by and look at the curriculum that I use if you are interested.

Nancy Fleming

First Quarter: Conflicts - What makes them escalate

Dealing with Anger in Conflict

Listening to de-escalate Conflict

I-messges and Points-of-view

Communicating in conflict

Styles of Handling conflict

Get to the Win-Win

Second Quarter: Negotiation

Mediation and Arbitration

Appreciating Diversity

Understanding Culture

Stereotyping, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Scapegoating

Games for examining conflict resolution

Stop - Stand Back - Think - Talk (Put some air in there!)