E dward and Tony are pre-teens who often play ball together. They appear to be good friends. On a particular Saturday afternoon, Edward calls Tony a sissy. The name calling evolves into a fist fight. The boys should be given alternative ways to address the original problem.
Differences are effective for responding to problem situations.
They determine what is important. Others have no one and may need outside help in order to solve problems. Closing the Meeting S ummarize the concepts discussed in this meeting. Bridge this workshop with the next one by explaining that good communication skills will help Master Teachers facilitate problem-solving in situations similar to those above. Point out that the examples used in the last exercise are problems a Master Teacher may need to address, and understanding why people act the way they do is the first step to problem-solving.