The No-Fault Classroom: Tools to Resolve Conflict & Foster Relationship Intelligence [Paperback]

Sura Hart (Author), Victoria Kindle Hodson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

Positing a radically new understanding of the root of conflict—unmet needs—this analysis boldly directs students and teachers to recognize feelings as important messengers of those needs. Refocusing attention from feelings to the needs behind the feelings addresses the underlying problem rather than the symptom; with this objective, the concept of the “No–Fault Zone" is introduced. It is a place in the classroom free from criticism or blame where students learn trust and respect for one another, develop successful conflict-resolution skills, and the responsibility for resolution shifts from teacher to students. The complete conflict resolution curriculum is included, providing step-by-step guidance and making this classroom kit a time-saver for busy teachers.

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About the Author

Sura Hart has been in the field of education for 23 years, teaching elementary, junior high, and high school, and currently works with the Peace Army in Costa Rica teaching peacemaking skills in schools. She is a certified trainer and the education director for the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), and is a coauthor of The Compassionate Classroom and Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids. She lives in Seattle. Victoria Kindle Hodson is a coach and a writer, and conducts workshops for students, parents, and teachers. She is a coauthor of The Compassionate Classroom; Discover Your Child's Learning Style; and Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids. She lives in Ventura, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Puddledancer Press (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892005182
• ISBN-13: 978-1892005182
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #582,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with complete lesson plans, May 21, 2009

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A. Montoya (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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I was debating between this book and The Compassionate Classroom, I'm so glad I got this one. It is perfect, with a short 10 page intro, an 18 page section for teacher prep, and then it jumps right into 155 pages of complete lesson plans. Lesson plans include time, objective, materials, type of activity, vocabulary and procedures. The appendices are thorough and don't go too close to the spine of the book for ease of copying.

If you want more information on the NVC philosophy, of course you can read Nonviolent Communication: a language of life. But if you want to have some very useful lessons, activities and teaching tools, this text is a must.

I am using these activities in a middle school setting, but I think they are great for any age. I am even planning to do some of the activities with my adult family members.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The No-Fault Classroom, November 9, 2008

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Carolyn R. Dahl-wood "Carolyn Wood" (Salt Lake City, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a must have for any teacher. It is a great teaching tool to help children feel safe in a positive teaching environment. It give children tools to help build good relationships with other.