Teach: Conflict Resolution for High School Students

Working in a Circle

Students in a circle holding up a compact disc with strings

 Why Use a Circle? 

Circles have been used as a forum for meetings throughout history and within many different cultures. 

Intro Games and Icebreakers

These are a gathering of various icebreaker/get-to-know-you activities that may be useful in encouraging groups to work together and when it is time to take a creative break. 

Dialogue and Debate 

Best Practices for Writing Role Plays 

The De-Brief: Experiential Learning Through Reflective Questioning

 De-briefing is a facilitated conversation with the goal of advancing the student’s understanding, build reflective practice and critical thinking, close gaps in knowledge (especially the gap between the lecture and the application process), develop skills, and advance student’s self-directed learning. 

Active Listening and Cooperative Communication