Sun, Jul 18, 2004

Helping Young Children Resolve Conflicts - Video

This twenty-five minute video program shows teachers assisting preschool children in resolving classroom conflicts and disputes. Based on the High/Scope approach to preschool education. Requires RealPlayer to view.
CONTENTS
Introduction to resolving conflicts. (0:40-3:47)
Example of using 6 steps to resolve a conflict. (3:47-5:54)
Step 1: Approach quickly and calmly, stopping any hurtful behavior. (5:54-6:38)
Step 2: Acknowledge feelings by making simple statements. (6:39-7:02)
Step 3: Gather information. (7:02-8:08)
Step 4: Restate the problem. (8:08-9:11)
Step 5: Ask for solutions and choose one together. (9:11-10:10)
Step 6: Be prepared to give follow-up support. (10:10-10:25)
Another example of teachers resolving conflict. (10:25-14:04)
Adult-child interaction strategies during conflict resolution. (14:04-19:40)
How conflict resolution affects childrenÌs thinking and language skills. (19:40-22:05)
Summary, conclusion, and credits. (22:05-24:58)

Stream provided by Rice University Edu5355 course.

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