Life Skills & Leadership: Unit 2, Session 7: Looking at Conflict | Page 111 of 127“I’m going to make a statement about what we’ve learned today but I’m going to leave one word
out. I’ll give you a few seconds to check with the people sitting near you. With them, try to figure
out what word is missing. Then I’ll count to three and when I say ‘three,’ you can all shout out the
word together. Ready? Here’s the first statement:“A position is something you think happen.” (Possible answers: should; must; ought
to)- Continue in this manner with the following statements:
“An interest is something you really about. (Possible answer: care)
It is more difficult to solve problems if people only talk about their. (Possible answer:
position)
It is easier to solve problems if you can share your. (Possible answer: interests)
In most sports, there is only one. (Possible answer: winner)
When we learn the interests of another person, we can come up with a ______
solution.” (Possible answer: win-win)Note: Use these questions and participant responses to correct any misinformation.Note: “Shout it Out!” is an assessment of Learning Objective 1.B. Summary
Summarize by stating:
“Identifying the difference between someone’s interests and their positions is a difficult skill to
learn. Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t always successful, but keep trying because it’s a skill that
can help you solve problems that otherwise seem impossible. You will get better with practice. And
even if you are only partially successful, you will surprise your family members and teachers with
your ability to solve problems.”References:
The activity “Palm to Palm” has been adapted from
Thiagarajan, Sivasailam and Tagliati, Tracy. Jolts! San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons. 2011.
Facilitator Notes for Future Improvement
Date & Facilitator Name: [What went well? What would you do differently? Did you need more/less time for certain
activities?]