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Title:
Title: Introduction
Introduction to
to Peace
Peace and
and Conflict
Conflict Studies
Studies

Lesson
Lesson objective:
objective: To
To understand
understand how
how peace
peace and
and conflict
conflict occurs
occurs

I know nothing about peace or conflict

I can identify some of the causes of conflict

Key Words

I can describe some of the causes of conflict  Peace

 Conflict

I can explain some of the causes of conflict

Communication
Collaboration
I can research a specific example of conflict to
develop a deeper understanding. Critical thinking
Causes of Conflicts

• Limited Resources (time, money, property)

• Unmet Basic Needs (security, identity,
material necessities, self-determination)
• Clashing Values (freedom versus equality)
• Beliefs (chosen people)
• Ideologies (capitalism versus communism)
 Dealing with Conflicts

• Negotiation
• Two or more parties working to resolve a conflict
• Mediation
• Parties in a conflict are assisted by a third party
• Arbitration
• Settlement imposed by a third party

Which do you think is the best method and why?

To Foster Social Justice: Ideas…

1. Welcome open dialogue and critique.

2. Establish procedures that keep communication
channels open during increased conflict.
3. Value pluralism and measured acceptance of the
different.
4. Be alert to symptoms of moral exclusion.
5. Challenge injustice constructively.

4
•Read through the next four slides on
facts about peace and conflict.
 Questions on Do You Know Facts:

• After reading the above facts on peace and

conflict answer the below question.

• Which fact stood out to the most and why?

• What do you believe is the biggest cause of

conflict in today’s society. Explain your answer
with 2 reasons.
Select two/three
questions to answer
from the essential
questions on peace and
conflict issues
opposite.

Research your
question to give a
detailed answer.

Your answer should be

in a paragraph.
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Plenary
Plenary –– Where
Where are
are you
you now
now on
on solo?
solo?

Lesson
Lesson objective:
objective: To
To understand
understand how
how peace
peace and
and conflict
conflict occurs
occurs

I know nothing about peace or conflict

I can identify some of the causes of conflict

Key Words

I can describe some of the causes of conflict  Peace

 Conflict

I can explain some of the causes of conflict

Communication
Collaboration
I can research a specific example of conflict to
develop a deeper understanding. Critical thinking