Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES
Class: JSS 3
Week of the Term: 8th Week
Topic: Conflict Management and Resolution Techniques
Sub-Topic: Methods of Managing Conflicts
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify various methods of conflict management.
- Explain the role of dialogue and compromise in resolving conflicts.
- Discuss the importance of mediation and court rulings in conflict resolution.
Entry Behaviour
Students should understand the concept of conflict and its implications.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook
- Role-play scenarios
- Handouts on conflict management techniques
Reference Materials
- Gbenga M. Babalola (2015). Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools 3. Metropolitan Publishers, Ibadan.
- Dayo Olagunju, Ademola Atanda, H. D. Ubah, Abubakar Gada (2014). WABP Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools 3. West African Book Publishers Ltd. Ibadan.
Content:
Methods of Managing Conflicts
- Dialogue is a peaceful approach to resolving disagreements by encouraging open conversations between the conflicting parties. Through dialogue, people express their thoughts and emotions calmly, fostering mutual understanding. Both sides listen attentively without interruptions, helping them identify the root causes of the conflict. Dialogue is valuable because it builds respect, promotes empathy, and prevents small misunderstandings from escalating into larger issues.
- Compromise involves both parties giving up some of their demands to reach a mutually acceptable solution. It emphasizes finding common ground where each side benefits, even if they don’t get everything they initially wanted. For example, two friends disagreeing on a movie might agree to watch one friend’s choice today and the other’s next time. Compromise ensures that both parties feel involved in the solution, reducing resentment and promoting cooperation for future interactions.
- Mediation is a method where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps guide the conflicting parties toward a fair resolution. The mediator does not take sides but ensures everyone has the chance to express their views clearly. They help clarify issues and suggest possible solutions, making mediation effective when both parties are willing to cooperate but struggle with communication. This method promotes trust, fairness, and mutual respect.
- Court rulings become necessary when dialogue, compromise, and mediation fail to resolve conflicts, especially in situations involving legal matters. In court, both parties present their cases with evidence and witnesses before a judge, who delivers a verdict based on the law. Court decisions are binding, and both parties must accept the outcome. While court rulings ensure justice, they are often used as a last resort when other conflict management methods prove ineffective.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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