Conflict is inevitable with school-age children.  Conflict is a normal part of children’s lives. Having different needs or wants or wanting the same thing when only one is available, can easily lead children into conflict with one another.When conflict is poorly managed it can have a negative impact on children’s relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learning. In this course, we will examine effective strategies for resolving conflict in the school-age classroom.

Credit Hour(s): 1

Training Level: 3

Target Audience: School-Age workers and Directors/Assistant Directors

Course Objectives:

1. Design and implement effective conflict resolution strategies for school-age children
2. Identify ways school-age children can develop conflict resolution skills and resolve conflict on their own
3. Implement constructive solutions to resolving conflict

CDA Subject Areas: 

• 2. Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development
• 3. Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development

CDA Functional Areas:

• 5. Cognitive Development and/or Activities
• 9. Social (social-emotional development and/or activities)

Core Content:

• 1. Child Growth and Development