Deeper Learning 2023

Apathy, lethargy, and a lack of empathy plague our society and are mirrored in our schools, forcing educators to switch from their roles as teachers to referees in the classroom and finding themselves ill-equipped to address conflicts before witnessing them reach a fever pitch. In light of the current climate, addressing this issue will require an understanding of the underlying concerns motivating the conflicts. Students must be equipped with the knowledge of both self and others, as well as the impact of sustained conflict on the brain and learning. In this session, participants will leave with a school-based conflict management tool that can be used in the classroom and/or district level to teach students how to de-escalate conflict by considering the needs of the other party.  Participants will simulate conflicts and practice de-escalation techniques through the use of the DISC Personal Style Assessment and the READ Conflict Protocol tool.