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Conflict Resolution and Service Learning

Module designed by Amy Kren, Elyria City Schools

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The prevention and reduction of violence within our schools is a top priority. This module focuses on bullying and trains students to teach their younger peers on the dangers and prevention of this unacceptable behaviour.

Instructional Supplies and Materials:

  • Anti-bullying curriculum for students and instructors
  • Note-cards and writing materials
  • Textbook shorts on various social issues

Major Partners:

  • Ohio Reads Instructors
  • Conflict Resolution Center of Westlake
  • Local elementary schools

Challenges Encountered:

  • In the initial implementation, students were given more freedom them usual. This freedom, however, presented as a challenge. The instructor recommends that specific requirements should be a part of the assignment.

Curriculum Integration:

  • Social Studies/Government
  • Language Arts

Implementation Steps:

  • Planning
  • Set-up training dates
  • Anti-bullying training for students
  • Outreach to local elementary schools