Conflict Resolution
Develop specific conflict resolution strategies for PE and yard time. Bigger conflicts can be solved outside of the activity in a conflict resolution corner. Pupils work together to come up with a solution prompted with questions such as ’what happened?, what do you think needs to happen next?’
Conflict Resolution in Primary PE
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41287/41146.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation / ToolPhysical education can often present unique challenges for maintaining positive student behaviour, as it takes place in large, dynamic spaces with high noise levels and the need to safely manage movement, equipment, and interactions (Cothran & Kulinna, 2015). The fast-paced nature of PE, along with varying learning environments such as halls, outdoor pitches, and swimming pools (Alstot & Alstot, 2015), can contribute to conflicts and disruptions. They are an inevitable part of the PE lesson.
Given these challenges, teachers need effective strategies for conflict resolution to foster a supportive and productive learning atmosphere. This resource, and the accompanying resources below, are designed to help teachers navigate these challenges in the PE lesson by providing practical approaches to conflict resolution, promoting positive student interactions, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all learners.
How it maps to the curriculum
Suggestions for use: Can be used by the classroom teacher to discover approaches which may work to help resolve conflict in the PE lesson.
Suggestions for use: Can be used by the classroom teacher to discover approaches which may work to help resolve conflict in the PE lesson.
Suggestions for use: Can be used by the classroom teacher to discover approaches which may work to help resolve conflict in the PE lesson.
Suggestions for use: Can be used by the classroom teacher to discover approaches which may work to help resolve conflict in the PE lesson.
Teaching Conflict Resolution Approach 1: Rock Paper Scissors
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41288/41147.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Game / ToolA possible random solution to a conflict arising in PE over a minor incident or misunderstanding is the use of Rock Paper Scissors approach. It is a fast solution, but child still doesn't learn anything from it. A nice visual is available in the poster below.
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Teaching Conflict Resolution Approach 2: Think Talk Try
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41289/41148.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Guide/notes / ToolA more nuanced solution for conflict resolution in PE over a more serious or complex issue is the use of the Think, Talk, Try approach. It is more time consuming, however there is also the possibility of unlocking meaningful learning with this approach.
How it works:
1. Children involved go to the "Think Tank”
2. They can only allowed use non-accusatory "I" statements i.e. “I feel mad, when you grab my jersey like that”
3. Egg-timer to measure 2 or 3 minutes of “Thinking” and “Talking” time, small bell to alert teacher when we have reached a resolution
4. Both parties must be satisfied to rejoin the game to “Try” something that will not lead to similar conflict again
Spirit of the Game - Our Team - Scoring Sheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41291/41150.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Guide/notes / ToolThe following two resources are taken from the Change the Game concept. We modify the game to reward the behaviour we want our students to develop and display. The "Spirit Of The Game" scoring system focuses on the team that exhibits the best sportsmanship and social skills will win, rather than the team that scores the most points, goals etc.
How they work:
• There are 2 scoring sheets - Our Team Score Sheet and Other Team Score Sheet (both incorporate self-assessment and peer-assessment)
• The headings could include anything - encouragement, communication, fairness, honesty, self-control, etc. You could start with just one
• Scoring must have a “1 Star and a Wish” format in the comments to keep things positive
• This must be used in conjunction with the other 3 strategies to be effective
Spirit of the Game - Other Team - Scoring Sheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41290/41149.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Guide/notes / ToolThe following resources are taken from the Change the Game concept. We modify the game to reward the behaviour we want our students to develop and display. The "Spirit Of The Game" scoring system focuses on the team that exhibits the best sportsmanship and social skills will win, rather than the team that scores the most points, goals etc.
How they work:
• There are 2 scoring sheets - Our Team Score Sheet and Other Team Score Sheet (both incorporate self-assessment and peer-assessment)
• The headings could include anything - encouragement, communication, fairness, honesty, self-control, etc. You could start with just one
• Scoring must have a “1 Star and a Wish” format in the comments to keep things positive
• This must be used in conjunction with the other 3 strategies to be effective
Self-Regulation – ABCD Strategy
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/41292/41151.pdf Added: 27 Mar 2025 Contributor: Resource type: Guide/notes / ToolGames are interactive and competitive. This can lead to intense emotions. Anger is an unhealthy coping mechanism. Anger can ruin the game/lesson and potentially lead to violence which is very dangerous to our students. It's part of our role as Teachers to teach children how to manage and regulate their emotions. One possible strategy that could be used is the ABCD strategy. Click on the poster to read about exactly how it works.
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