UnitGoalEvaluation


 * Final Document Preparation**
 * D1:Melisa Cobb**

Evaluation of Unit Goals

Goal #1 - Examine typical scenarios of conflict and how they are often handled

We want our students to be able to examine typical situations that may turn into a potential violent act. The way we can assess how our students are observing in their classrooms are based on their pre-assessments. The pre-assessment test will allow students to write down situations they witness and how the conflict was resolved. In addition, we will observe the class as the students share their situations. This will allow the students to hear different situations and compare common scenarios.

Goal # 2 - Improve conflict resolution skills

We will discuss 12 techniques for conflict resolution. By discussing this with the class, students will be aware of the options they have to resolve a conflict or participate in a peer mediation session as the mediator. To ensure the students have a firm grasp of each of the techniques, we will create a matching exercise activity which we will later test. Students will match the appropriate technique to the description and give examples how each one can be used. In addition, we will provide several scenarios, using one of the techniques, each student will be expected to write an appropriate resolution to the conflict in the scenario. This will help us determine their understanding of the techniques.

Goal #3 - Improve conflict de-escalation skills

In addition to discussing different techniques, we will also discuss how empathetic listening, tone of voice, body language, respect, and compromise play an important part in resolving conflict. To ensure the students have a firm grasp of these skills, we will observe the class during their role play sessions. We will observe how they can use these skills to successfully reduce conflict or successfully complete a peer mediation. They will not always be able to avoid conflict, but we want them to be able to understand how these items effect others.

Goal #4 - Practice with alternative ways to deal with verbal and physical confrontation through improved communication

Observations will be important for this goal as well. We will need to observe the students in the activity to see how they are using the techniques and resources provided to them. For the evaluation test at the end of the training, we will include essay questions in which the student can write down an example response to a situation. This will help us determine, their grasp on the concept.