ERIC Number: EJ1404013
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0561
EISSN: EISSN-1936-2714
Using Literature to Facilitate Restorative Conversations That Foster Conflict Resolution
Kelly, Katie; Siekman, Madison; Mahan, Reilly
Reading Teacher, v77 n3 p418-422 2023
During recess a conflict occurred between two fourth graders. A peer attempted to mediate unsuccessfully. Frustrated, the student protested, "[Teachers] never listen to us!" The student felt unheard and sought to play a more active role in conflict resolution. This article explores the use of literature to facilitate restorative conversations to foster conflict resolution by honoring all students' voices, perspectives, and experiences. Centering students' voices creates environments that disrupt oppressive systems and cultivate equitable anti-racist learning spaces.
Descriptors: Literature, Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution, Student Empowerment, Racism, Grade 4, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades
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Language: English
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