Respecting Differences Scenarios
A new student, Sara joins your class. Sara just moved from another country and sometimes she struggles to understand the English language. During group work, Sara pauses and takes extra time to explain her situation and ask questions.
How can you show respect to Sara?
What should you do with your eyes when someone is speaking?
Look at the speaker, make eye contact
What does "perspective" mean?
How someone sees or thinks about something.
What does "emotion regulation" mean?
Managing your feelings in a healthy way.
What is a "conflict?"
A disagreement or problem between people
Jimmy is a classmate who uses a wheelchair. At times, Jimmy needs more time to get around the terrace at recess. Some students who are playing with Jimmy start running in front of him and leave him behind.
How can you show respect to Jimmy?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: wait for Jimmy, be an upstander and talk to the other students about how they are making Jimmy feel, be sure to include Jimmy in the game you are playing, etc.
Name one thing you should not do while actively listening to others.
Answers may vary. Some ideas include: talk or interrupt them, play with other objects, etc.
Why is it important to think about how others feel?
It helps us be kind and understanding.
Name one coping strategy you can use to manage your emotions.
Answers may vary. Ideas include: taking deep breaths, mindful counting, taking a break in a quiet comfortable place, movement break
Why is active listening important during conflict resolution?
So everyone feels heard, and everyone's perspective is taken into account.
Your class is sharing about holidays. Monica talks about celebrating a holiday you've never heard of, with foods and activities you've never tried.
How can you show respect to Monica?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: be curious, ask Monica questions, be open to learning about her holiday traditions, etc.
What does it mean to "pay attention" when listening?
Focus on the speaker and what they are saying.
What could you do if a classmate has a different perspective on a topic than you do.
Sometimes, when we are in the red or yellow zone, we can act quickly or raise our voice to show our emotions. How can we express our emotions in a healthier way?
Use an I-statement, take a break and use your words to express your feelings when you are back in the green zone, ask to speak to an adult 1:1
What does "compromise" mean?
Both sides are able to "give" a little in order to meet halfway and solve the problem together.
During a music class, everyone goes around and shares their favorite songs. Diana says her favorite music is classical piano, while most other students in the class share that they like pop music.
How can you show respect to Diana?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: show interest in Diana's music choice, do not treat her differently because her music taste is different from yours, etc.
Why is it important to actively listen to others?
To understand what they are saying, to show respect, can help you resolve conflicts and develop strong social connections.
A big part of perspective-taking is respectfully disagreeing. Name one way to respectfully disagree with someone.
Acknowledge the other person's perspective, ask clarifying questions to understand their point of view, say something like "I understand what you are saying, this is my point of view."
Why is important to regulate your emotions before solving a problem?
It helps you think clearly and make positive choices
What should you do if you have tried to use your words and conflict resolution skills, and the problem still persists?
Ask a trusted adult for help.
Sean needs extra time to finish his math assignment during his math group. Most other students finish the same assignment quickly and are waiting for Sean to finish before they move on to another assignment.
How can you show respect to Sean?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: Demonstrate patience, do not make comments about the speed in which you finished your assignment, understand that everyone works at different paces, etc.
What can you say as a response to show you are listening to someone?
Answers may vary. Ideas include saying "I understand," repeat what they said, etc.
What is one question you can ask to understand someone's perspective?
"How do you feel?" or "what do you think about this?"
What is the structure of an 'I-message?'
I feel ____________, when you ____________, next time, can you please ________________.
What are the SOAR conflict resolution steps?
Stop, observe, assess, respond