Conflict Scenario Part 1
Read each conflict scenario carefully
2. For each scenario:
- Propose a resolution as if you were the teacher.
- Decide whether your resolution is based on Empathy, Fairness, or Both.
- Empathy: Understanding the student’s perspective.
- Fairness: Applying consistent rules and expectations to all students.
- Both: Balancing empathy and fairness in your decision
Write a brief rationale for your choice.
Conflict Scenarios and Response Template
Station 1: A student says, “I couldn’t turn in the assignment because my computer crashed, and I lost all my work.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 2: A student says, “I was absent because I had a family emergency and couldn’t let you know in advance.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 3: A student says, “I thought the assignment was due tomorrow, not today.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 4: A student says, “My group members didn’t do their part, so I didn’t turn it in.” Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
- Station 5: A student says, “I had work and couldn’t finish the project on time because my schedule changed.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 6: A student says, “I misunderstood the assignment instructions and didn’t realize I had to submit in my own
Google classroom.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 7: “I had to take care of a personal errand that couldn’t wait.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 8: “My car broke down, and I couldn’t get to campus.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 9: “I was feeling overwhelmed and needed a day off.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 10: “I didn’t understand the instructions for the assignment.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 11: “The file didn’t upload properly to the submission portal.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Station 12: “My internet went out right before I could submit it.”
Proposed Resolution:
Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:
Why?:
Requirements: follow instructions