Empathy is a critical factor in maintaining peace, respect and civility in our schools. The experience of reciprocal affect and accurate perspective taking comprise the components of empathy and stimulate the motivation to ameliorate the condition of another. The cognitive, physiological and social development of empathy is described with…

This paper discusses a case study that serves as an example of a conflict mediation program in a small high school in Missouri. The program began with the following goals: 1) to reduce the number of conflicts in the school; 2) to empower students with the ability to solve their own conflicts; 3) to teach conflict resolution skills to students; and…

After considering some of the influences within our society that are increasing the number and seriousness of group conflict, this article examines the nature of conflict and the role of conflict management in either promoting or reducing these divisive forces. This article also illustrates the use of conflict reduction as a form of conflict…

A conflict between a missionary and a fur trader, which involved the ethnographer and the small community of Athabascan-speaking Indians in the Canadian Arctic, is analyzed. (NQ)

This conception of institutional accountability is...an effort to focus dialogue and effort on an area of accountability which has until now received little or no attention. (Author)

Discusses several studies that attempted to employ a Lawrence and Lorsch theory of organization in school settings. The theory relates organizational differentiation and integration to environmental demands. (Author/JF)

Staff members at a community mental health center in Tampa, Fla., conducted a seminar on busing aimed at exploring the sources of conflict and preventing trouble in the community. (DM)

Value conflicts in our social structure can only be resolved when parochial views on all sides give way to a broader perception of the common interest. (Author)

The Falklands dispute is used as an example of a political dispute with geographical overtones which can be used as a secondary level geography unit. Students are introduced to the conflict, discover where the Falklands are, examine their history and human ecology, and finally consider possible resolutions to the conflict. (IS)

It is argued that while conflict regulation has typically been integrated into the college curriculum within a larger, subject-specific program, there is sufficient need and substance to warrant a formal curriculum. Some such interdisciplinary programs already exist. (MSE)

It is argued that, while conflict regulation has typically been integrated into the college curriculum within a larger, subject-specific program, there is sufficient need and substance to warrant a formal curriculum. Some such interdisciplinary programs already exist. (MSE)

Explored understanding opposing views and realistic compromise for 12 political and legal situations in 72 adolescents, ages 14 to 19. Demonstrated progression in understanding of the issues. Generally, more significant changes occurred at ages 18 to 19, while responses of middle group (16 to 17) were closer to those of youngest age group (14 to…

Teachers are expected to provide guidance in coping, adapting, and managing conflicts. Ways to resolve conflict include achieving a balance between work and family life goals to increase personal, family, and work satisfactions. (SK)