The Handbook of Conflict Resolution Education
A Guide to Building Quality Programs in Schools
1. Auflage November 1997
256 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Sponsored by the National Institute for Dispute Resolution (NIDR)
"This is an excellent comprehensive survey and guide to conflict
resolution education that should be of great value to all
educators."
--Morton Deutsch, professor, International Center for
Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Teacher's College, Columbia
University
Conflict resolution education is a critical component of
comprehensive efforts to prevent violence and reduce crime in
schools. This workbook provides an introduction to the basic
principles of conflict resolution and its application to school
settings. It describes the elements of effective conflict
resolution programs and gives an overview of the most popular,
effective approaches. And it offers step-by-step guidance on
planning and implementing a successful conflict resolution
program.
An excellent resource for administrators and teachers who are
planning, developing, and implementing conflict resolution programs
in grades K-12. Includes an appAndix listing useful books,
curricula, videos, and other resources.
Contents
Part One: The Basics
1. Resolving Conflict in Schools
2. Understanding Conflict
3. Conflict Resolution Education
Part Two: Strategies
4. Requisite Elements of Conflict Resolution Programs
5. Process Curriculum
6. Mediation Programs
7. Curriculum Integration
8. Peaceable School Programs
9. Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Part Three: Planning and Implementation
10. Developing a Vision
11. Evaluating Resources
12. Strategic Planning
13. Implementation Steps
14. Assessing Results
15. Important Factors for Success
Richard Bodine is president of the Illinois Institute for
Dispute Resolution.
Donna Crawford is executive director of the Illinois
Institute for Dispute Resolution.
1. Resolving Conflict in Schools.
2. Understanding Conflict.
3. Conflict Resolution Education.
Part Two: Strategies.
4. Requisite Elements of Conflict Resolution Programs.
5. Process Curriculum.
6. Mediation Programs.
7. Curriculum Integration.
8. Peaceable School Programs.
9. Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
Part Three: Planning and Implementation.
10. Developing a Vision.
11. Evaluating Resources.
12. Strategic Planning.
13. Implementation Steps.
14. Assessing Results.
15. Important Factors for Success.
professor, International Center for Cooperation and Conflict
Resolution, Teacher's College, Columbia University)
Crawford and Bodine argue persuasively that schools can be active
agents for social change and that schools can and should intervene
in the lives of young people in a proactive manner. Schools, they
contend, can teach alternatives to violence. Such and intervention
should start in the early grades and be approached systematically
throughout the school curriculum. A major contribution of the book
is the practical advice it provides to those who want to start
conflict resolution programs in schools. From program design to an
extensive list of resources, Crawford and Bodine provide many
excellent examples of current best thinking and current best
practice concerning conflict resolution programs in schools.
(Thomas J. Switzer, dean, College of Education, University of
Northern Iowa)
Illinois Institute for Dispute Resolution. He holds a Master's
degree in special education specializing in gifted children and an
advanced certificate of education in administration from the
University of Illinois, and received the Illinois State Board of
Education "Those Who Excel" award as an outstanding administrator.
DONNA K. CRAWFORD is executive director of the Illinois
Institute for Dispute Resolution. She holds a Master's degree in
special education and an advanced certificate of education in
administration from the University of Illinois and is an
experienced mediator, reality therapist, and dispute resolution
trainer.
