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Inappropriate behavior (is) a problem to be solved together in a supportive classroom community (Hardin, 2008, p. 145). Classrooms should have classwide activities in which students are provided an opportunity to work together toward a common goal. Students acquire a sense of significance from doing significant things, from being active participants in their own education (Hardin, 2008, p. 148). Rather than creating rules, (the) students (will) engage in conversation about the type of community they wish their classroom to be (Hardin, 2008, p. 150).
Cooperative Learning
Type of active learning If one fails all fails School interdependence School-parent interdependence Interclass interdependence
What is conflict?
Deutsch and Johnson define conflict as a state of incompatible behaviors, (as cited in D.W. Johnson, & R.T. Johnson, 1996, p. 463).
The classroom is a complex environment that lends itself to a variety of conflicts (Larivee, 2005, p. 256) In the classroom, if students do not know appropriate strategies for handling conflicts it can lead to more problems and possibly violence (Savage, 1999, p.232). Teachers can have a positive influence on how students deal with conflict by teaching conflict resolution strategies.
D.W. Johnson and R.T. Johnson (1996) found when summarizing research that students who participate in conflict resolution training are able to apply the skills learned in actual conflicts both at school and outside of school.
D.W. Johnson and R.T. Johnson (1996) suggest key components of a classroom that must be in place before students are able to manage conflict constructively includes:
A cooperative learning environment An atmosphere in which the nature and desirability of conflict are understood
Civic Values
To create a community , members, in this case the students must share common goals and values that help define appropriate behaviours. Some core values are caring, respect and responsibility.