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Peer reviewedBickmore, Kathy – Theory into Practice, 1997
Considers two complementary ways of teaching conflict resolution in schools: special training sessions focusing specifically on conflict resolution; and more diffuse but substantiated conflict resolution opportunities integrated into academic coursework. Vignettes from two schools illustrate the different strengths of curricular and…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Cultural Pluralism, Diversity (Student), Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedClose, Carole L.; Lechman, Kathy – Theory into Practice, 1997
Discusses student empowerment and the importance of including students in planning and implementing conflict resolution programs. The paper describes the "Winning Against Violent Environments" (WAVE) program which trains students to be peer mediators who train other students and adults to be mediators and conflict managers. (SM)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Diversity (Student), Peer Influence, Peer Mediation
Peer reviewedPrutzman, Priscilla; Johnson, Judith – Theory into Practice, 1997
Examines bias awareness, offering examples from a program in New York City that helps children learn creative skills of nonviolent conflict resolution through cooperation, communication, affirmation, problem solving, mediation, and bias awareness. The paper offers considerations for educators interested in integrating conflict resolution and bias…
Descriptors: Bias, Class Activities, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedOpffer, Elenie – Theory into Practice, 1997
Identifies strengths and weaknesses of peer mediation, suggesting flexible guidelines for locally developed, comprehensive approaches to managing complex conflict in schools. The paper examines the background of school conflict programs (providing examples) and outlines approaches that expand the scope of problems concerned educators can manage.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Agents, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedFine, Esther Sokolov – Theory into Practice, 1997
Describes several exploratory sites where peacemaking is becoming an integral part of teacher education and reeducation within a university, research site, and student teaching practicum. The paper introduces a peacemaking school, highlighting shared learning of an experienced and a student teacher who wrote, read, talked, listened, and problem…
Descriptors: Bias, Conflict Resolution, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Peer reviewedFennimore, Beatrice S. – Theory into Practice, 1997
Questions the ethical use of conflict mediation in situations where opposing parties with unequal power address social or institutional injustice, examining informal aspects of teaching and learning that occur when those with unequal power struggle for equal opportunity in public schools. Presents examples from an urban elementary school. (SM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Black Students, Conflict Resolution, Democratic Values
