Peaceful Conflict Resolution

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 Social Studies | Strand 3.0 People and Relationships | Sub-Strand 3.6 Peaceful Conflict Resolution (Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration) (8 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

• Identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
• Apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family
• Design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts
• Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family

Summary

Disagreements are a normal part of family life — over chores, decisions, or misunderstandings. Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are three peaceful approaches to resolving conflict, each suited to different situations, and effective communication is what makes any of them actually work.