Conflict Resolution in the Schools: A Manual for Educators / Edition 1

by Kathryn Girard, Susan J. Koch

Overview

Sponsored by the National Institute For Dispute Resolution and the National Association for Mediation in Education

An invaluable staff and program development tool. The research references, discussion topics, training modules, and applications provide educators with a strong foundation for skill building and program development. I highly recommAnd this training manual to educators who are planning conflict resolution programs in their schools.
—Paul Wiley, principal, Crocker Elementary School, Amherst, Massachusetts

Based on material developed by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the former National Association for Mediation in Education (now merged with the NIDR Youth Program), this practical resource guide shows educators how to diagnose conflicts, handle difficult confrontations, and implement appropriate mediation and problem-solving strategies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787902353
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	07/18/1996
Series:	Education Series
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.44(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

KATHRYN GIRARD is a consultant with the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME). NIDR and NAME, both based in Washington, D.C., are leading organizations in the field of mediation and conflict resolution.

SUSAN J. KOCH is a consultant with the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR) and the National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME). NIDR and NAME, both based in Washington, D.C., are leading organizations in the field of mediation and conflict resolution.

Table of Contents

The Nature of Conflict.

Foundation Orientation and Skills of Conflict Resolution.

The Conflict Resolution Process.

Developing a Rationale for Conflict Resolution in Education.

Applications for Conflict Resolution.

Editorial Reviews

"An invaluable staff and program development tool. The research references, discussion topics, training modules, and applications provide educators with a strong foundation for skill building and program development. I highly recommAnd this training manual to educators who are planning conflict resolution programs in their schools." —Paul Wiley, principal, Crocker Elementary School, Amherst, Massachusetts

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