26 • MODULE FOUR: RELATIONSHIPS
Level Two
Disagree, are able to talk but in an upset tone, explain what you feel.
Level Three
Quite angry, arguing and tone is loud. May use sarcastic language.
Level Four
Very angry, shouting, absolutely no control and can get violent.- Pair the children and give them a minute or two to do a role play. They must show all four levels.
Select one or two that are clear in their speech, tone and body language about the different
levels. These children role play for the whole group. Encourage children to walk up the ladder.
Every time they do so, the conflict escalates.
Review
Discuss all the levels:- How did the body language and the speech change?
- If Level One is conflict, then how does not talking, pouting also create problems?
- At what point do you think you had a chance for a positive resolution?
- When did things get out of control? How did you feel?
Ask the children to reflect on their own experiences. Which levels have they seen more? Do they
know how to resolve a conflict?
Linking Learning With Life
Children decide to observe their reactions to disagreements and conflict. Which level would they
climb? If they see a conflict among their friends or family, they should observe what happened. If
they can write, they can keep a note of what happened.
Refer to the Relationship Map and decide one way by which a conflict may be resolved with those
marked by a single or double line.