CONFLICT IN SCHOOLS;TOLERANCE,BULLYING,VIOLENCE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL

1. • TOPIC : CONFLICT IN SCHOOLS;
TOLERANCE,
BULLYING,
VIOLENCE
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL

2. Conflict
 Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important
 A conflict is a struggle between people. The struggle may be physical, or between
conflicting ideas. The word comes from Latin conflingere means to come together for
battle. Conflicts can either be within one person, or they can involve several people or

3. Conflict is
the Result
of…
Poor
Communication
Lack of
and Trust
between people
Misbehavior
between the
Individuals
.Action and
Reaction
Individuals

4. Conflicts in school
An open clash Dispute Disagreements
Violation of laws or rules
or arguments
That takes place between
two people or groups of
people who have
opposing views on a
particular issue
Conflicts leads to
indecision and turmoil in
the mind of individual

5. But Why?

6. STEREOTYPE
PREJUDICE
INTOLERANCE
NEGATIVE
ACTION/DISCRIMINATIO
VIOLENCE

7. SETEROTYPE
it refers to the negative opinion about a person or
group based on incomplete knowledge.
PREJUDICE
Prejudice is the negative feeling or attitude towards a
person or a group even if it lacks basis .

8. Intolerances
unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ
from one's own.
Negative action /discrimination
Discrimination refers to negative actions towards members
of a specific social group that may be manifested in
avoidance, aversion or even violence. Thus stereotype
negative beliefs about a group, can from the basis for
prejudicial feelings, which ,in turn, may lead to negative
action or to discrimination

9. Violence
behavior involving
physical force intended
to hurt, damage, or kill
someone or something

10. Unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect contrary
opinions or beliefs, persons of different races or backgrounds

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15. School violence
 Youth violence
 That occurs on school property
school violence could be described to be physical
attacks between students or by students on school
staff,
. School violence is a public health problem and may
take the form of bullying, shooting, brawls and a
host of other physical abuses

16.  The consequences of school violence are grave, as
extreme cases have led to the loss of human lives.
Other effects of school violence include vandalism and
loss of property – especially school facilities, poor
human capital development, increase in crime rate,
erosion of cultural values and a bad reputation for
schools as well as societies.

19. Conflict
resolution at
school level
 How To Avoid Conflicts At School
 Conflicting situations may arise in your classrooms. Many times
there are reports of students fighting or verbally abusing others.
Unfortunately, some of these situations have led to the death of
some of your fellow school mates. It is always best to avoid
conflicts because once they have started; they are very hard to
control. Here are some tips to help you to avoid conflicts at school
 Keep friends who are positive, obedient, obey the school rules, do
their school work and respect their parents, siblings, teachers and
other classmates

20.  Be respectful of people’s feelings. Avoid gossiping. Do not slander, bully and tease your
school mates
 Avoid conversations that deal with sensitive issues such as your religion/denomination,
people’s appearance, economic situation, political beliefs, etc.

21.  if you are being taunted, teased, or criticized, stay
calm, ignore the person or make a joke about it. Do
not get upset or else the person may think you are
‘soft’ or sensitive, and continue to provoke
you. Remember a soft answer turns away wrath, but
grievous words stir up anger.
 Do not be quick to judge, criticize and belittle your
classmates and friends. Remember everyone makes
mistakes, including you.

22.  Offer support to your classmates who need your help. For example you can share
your book with your classmate who may have forgotten his at home.
 Obey your school and class rules.
 Avoid loitering on the school compound outside of school hours. If you arrive at
school early, read a book or revise your work. Once school has ended for the day, go
straight home. If you have to stay behind at school, go to the library and do some
work, or participate in an extra-curricular activity.

23.  When you are at play, play games fairly and be a “good
sportsman”. Do not get upset if you lose. You will have other
opportunities.
 Remember, do not take weapons to school, or use any item
as a weapon should a conflict arises. Walk away from the
person who is initiating the conflict and report it to your
teacher or Dean of Discipline or someone in authority.
 if a conflict arises which you have not initiated, make sure you
inform your teacher or Dean of Discipline or someone in
authority immediately.