Session 8 - Managing Conflict using the 5 Cs
Completion requirements
Purkey also developed a set of steps to help teachers manage conflict while trying to keep as inviting as possible.
This session discusses these steps as well as a couple of other ideas.
Activity 8.5 - Assignment Two Preparation
Read through the Assignment Two guidelines.
Check that you understand the requirements. Please post to the 'Assignment Discussion Forum' or contact the tutor if you have any questions or concerns.
Complete the following tasks in your blog.
- Brainstorm situations that have involved conflict in your professional life. Choose a situation that will work best for the assignment, and that you feel comfortable writing about.
- Re-read the 5Cs article. As you read each section make notes on how your situation relates to each level of the conflict triangle. This is provided below if you wish to make notes around it.
- Read through the notes you have made. Ask yourself what actions would it be appropriate to take at each level? Make a list of possible actions for each level of the conflict.
- You may email the tutor with some examples from your conflict situation if you would like to check that you have understood the requirements of the assignment.
You should now be ready to complete at least Part C of Assignment Two. 
Read through the assignment and please ask if you have any questions.
This is the end of the last Session. Click to do the Review C Activity in preparation for the final assignments.