Life Skills Education Toolkit

24 • MODULE FOUR: RELATIONSHIPS

Objectives

At the end of the session, children will:

• Understand that different perceptions of the
  same situation may lead to conflict;


• Have better self awareness regarding individual
  responses to conflict situations;


• Communicate and manage strong emotions
  that contribute to managing conflict;


• Learn positive conflict resolution methods; and


• Learn that creative ways of solving conflict lead
  to a win-win situation.

Key Points

Disagreements and conflict among people arise

because each cannot understand the other’s

viewpoint. Disagreements and conflicts are common

and natural in any relationship and can be resolved

positively. Many children do not know how to do so,

leading to situations that quickly get out of hand and

may become violent. Gender imbalances also

contribute to conflict. Learning new ways to manage

conflict requires practice and support.

Life Skills Learned

Critical thinking, coping with feelings, self awareness,

empathy, problem solving and creative thinking

Materials

General

Chart paper, markers, cello tape and cards

Specific

Activity One: chairs

Activity Two: small ladder or some steps

Activity Three: photocopy of two ladies

Activity Four: photocopies of nine dots

Time Required

Activities one and three: 15-20 minutes; all others

40-50 minutes.

Session Three: Managing Differences

and Conflict