The No-Fault Classroom: Tools to Resolve Conflict & Foster Relationship Intelligence by Hart Sura Kindle Hodson Victoria (2008-09-01) Paperback

by Sura Hart

Positing a radically new understanding of the root of conflict—unmet needs—this analysis boldly directs students and teachers to recognize feelings as important messengers of those needs. Refocusing attention from feelings to the needs behind the feelings addresses the underlying problem rather than the symptom; with this objective, the concept of the “No–Fault Zone" is introduced. It is a place in the classroom free from criticism or blame where students learn trust and respect for one another, develop successful conflict-resolution skills, and the responsibility for resolution shifts from teacher to students. The complete conflict resolution curriculum is included, providing step-by-step guidance and making this classroom kit a time-saver for busy teachers.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Sura Hart is an internationally recognized trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) and is the contact person for CNVC’s efforts to integrate NVC into U.S. schools. She designs and facilitates trainings and curricula for students, parents, teachers and school administrators around the globe. Sura has been a classroom teacher in public and private schools and has created after-school programs on leadership, effective communication, healthy sexuality and conflict resolution for at-risk youth. Sura lives in Seattle, Washington.

Reviews

[Nativida · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has potential, but ugh! The authors should have consulted teachers before laying out the book as they did. It is cumbersome, lots of materials and supplies that a busy teacher must procure...here is an example; "play a short video or DVD clip of people interacting." What??? How about a link to YouTube or an enclosed DVD with those clips already on it? The objective of this book is similar to The MindUP Curriculum: Grades PreK-2, which is much more user friendly. This book would build on the skills taught in The MindUP Curriculum: Grades 3-5: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning�and Living, but a teacher would need to have some time to adapt the modules. SEL is so important.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great guide on conflict resolution for teachers with lesson plans and handouts. Companion to Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication.

[Belle Meade School]

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