Conflict Resolution in Elementary and Secondary Education

• NCJ Number: 120961
• Journal: Mediation Quarterly Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: (Fall 1989) Pages: 73-87
• Author(s): J Levy
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Portions of this paper appeared in "Curriculum/Instruction in Conflict Resolution for Elementary and Secondary Education" (Current Research on Peace and Violence, V 9, N 3 (1986))

Annotation

Traditionally public school curricula have treated conflict not as an opportunity for skill development but as a body of knowledge.

Abstract

Programs featuring mediation, cooperative learning, and cross-cultural communication have increasingly become more common. However, conflict resolution (CR) curricula should be designed to carefully consider purpose, audience, and outcomes. Guidelines for writing and implementing CR curricula are offered along with a framework for reflection and a directory of 22 programs is included. 25 references. (Author abstract modified)