Follow a group of teens who come into conflict with one another and have to learn the essential skills that help them take control of their lives and resolve conflicts peaceably. By focusing on the same group of teens, these six programs bringing continuity and realism to the discussion and facilitate the acquisition of conflict resolution skills. Each program is 18 minutes and can be purchased individually or as a series at a special price. LEARN IT, EARN IT: Respect!
Respect is an essential element in any healthy relationship. Jackson disregards Samantha's dream of creating a dress that will help her get into a design college. Zoe inadvertently insults her friend's Indian culture by making fun of the arranged marriage of Anjali's parents. JB constantly puts down Zoe's taste in music. These vignettes illustrate the importance of respecting other people's dreams and interests, culture and differences, and personal tastes.
SPREAD THE WORD: Communication and Conflict (Student Workshop)
Maya and Max, listening to a mediation CD, are able to pass along some of the key elements of communication as they go through their day with friends and family. They learn about listening skills, the importance of body language and tone of voice, "I" messages, the value of sending an "adult" rather than a "child" message in order to be treated with respect.
KEEP YOUR COOL: Anger in Conflict (Student Workshop)
Maya is upset with Zoe for neglecting to pay back the money she owes, but instead of getting angry, she gets a headache. Samantha's mother takes her own anger out on Samantha, and Samantha turns around and "dumps" on her little sister. Students learn to identify and handle their anger triggers and cues, anger styles and consequences, and then develop problem solving skills.
PEACEABLE SOLUTION: Conflict Resolution Skills (Student Workshop)
Disagreements and misunderstandings are part of everyday life and can escalate rapidly into out-and-out conflict. Zoe is furious when she thinks that JB is spreading a rumor about her and Miguel. JB gets the story straight, Zoe and JB are able to resolve their conflict. Students learn to develop the easy-to-use quick fixes that will short circuit a conflict before it starts, brainstorm, understand positions and their underlying needs, and negotiation.
MEDIATION: Finding Win-Win Solutions (Student Workshop)
When Jackson spots his girlfriend Samantha in cozy conversation with Derrick, the situation quickly escalates and ends with the boys coming to blows. Referred to mediation, these two hostile disputants are taken through the steps of the mediation process by Max, a first time mediator, and Maya. Viewers learn the importance of each of the steps including: setting the ground rules, getting the story, brainstorming, choosing a solution and closing the mediation on a handshake. Program can be used to train peer mediators.
CONFLICT? You Solve It!
Generate lively class discussion about how to handle all types of conflict! Friends are shown in different situations that are fraught with conflict. Pauses and suggested questions after each scenario helps students think and talk about how to: be assertive when refusing a request made by a friends, respond effectively to someone else's anger, work out a conflict with adults, and solve conflicts in order to successfully work together.
*Includes Teacher's Guides