EDU8334 Conflict Management (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Special Edu) Band 5

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Synopsis

In this course, conflict is defined and several theoretical models of conflict are introduced and explained. Particular attention is given to the nature of conflict, including its causes, the characteristics of conflict situations, and types of conflict. Drawing upon the writings of a number of authorities and researchers in the field, a model of conflict management is developed and explored. Conflict management skills, tactics, and strategies are introduced and discussed in details, with particular reference to their applicability to intergroup and interpersonal conflicts encountered in the school situation. The course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge of conflict resolution approaches to numerous case studies and to problems they may have had or may be encountering in their relations with colleagues, relatives, and friends.