How to Manage Classroom Conflict
By Dr. Bruce Johnson Have you experienced conflict in your classroom? Are you aware of conditions that can disrupt a productive learning environment? Adjuncts often find that discussions can be a source of conflict because students may share diverse views, personal beliefs, or opinions, and that creates a potential for miscommunication, heated debate, and negative responses. It is important to monitor class conditions as unresolved conflict can have a negative impact on students’ performance, their developmental progress, and the working relationships they have with other students and the instructor. Instructors can create a positive classroom environment by understanding the difference […]