Conflict resolution ecosystem in schools: Strategies and Needs Kundu Vedabhyas1,*, Sharma Mansi2 1Programme Officer, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi, India 2Mediator and Lawyer, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi, India *Corresponding author: vedabhyas@gmail.com
Online Published on 25 July, 2023. Abstract Conflicts are organic in nature. They are an integral part of our lives and there are no individuals who can claim that they have not face conflict situations in their daily lives. Conflicts are essentially differences in how opinions are expressed, differences in perspectives and understanding of different points, differences in ways of working, etc. With differences, human interactions aim to incorporate conflicts. So, when a teacher tries to put forth some concepts in classrooms, there are differences in the meaning grasped by the students. These differing thought processes may lead to situations wherein conflicts arise. The conflicts may sometimes result in better comprehension or at other times, may lead to rifts. In this backdrop, it would be critical to look at the need to look at conflict resolution ecosystems in school settings. This paper tries to understand the strategies and needs for a constructive conflict resolution ecosystem in schools through the literature available. It also tries to delve on the framework of conflict resolution that needs to be developed in schools so that conflict competencies of students can be enhanced. Top Keywords Conflict resolution, Classroom management practices, Peer mediation, Restorative practices, Negotiation, School conflicts. Top |