This learning object is an animated slide presentation on Robert Maddux's conflict resolution model matrix.The site helps the student understand the process of conflict resolution and allows the student to write a short assignment that is sent to the instructor via email.
Type of Material:
The material is an animated slide presentation. The presentation provides a mechanism for the student to complete an exercise and submit to to their teacher via email.The site is student driven and movement through the material is student activated.
Recommended Uses:
This material might be used to supplement course learning about conflict resolution and to enhance a presentation on conflict resolution
Technical Requirements:
The user must have Shockwave to view the slide presentation.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After viewing this presentation the learner should be able to:
Define each of the five ways we resolve conflict.
Correlate how assertiveness and cooperation affect conflict resolution
Analyze the way that conflict resolution style was used recently by the learner.
Target Student Population:
The target student population could include:
High school and college students taking courses that include study of conflict resolution styles, for example, health sciences and management.
Participants in anger management classes.
Participants in parenting or marriage counseling classes.
Business seminars to analyze work situations
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Learners should have some basic knowledge about conflict management terminology and settings.
Learners should be able to use a computer connected to the Internet.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The animation walks the learner through each conflict resolution style
This is an accurate depiction of Maddux's model.
The strength of the site is the ability to use it in a variety of settings with a wide variety of audiences.
Concerns:
The author might consider including
a date that the site was last updated
Other references (print and URL's) related to the concept of conflict resolution
Although the animation is primarily text, it is very engaging
The presentation provides examples that helps to illustrate each of the conflict resolution styles
The presentation assists the learner to understand the ways that cooperation and assertiveness affect conflict resolution styles.
The site is easy to use and complete as designed, this site can be used easily by instructors to augment their course.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Navigation through the animation is intuitive through the use of arrows which allow the user to navigate forward and backward.The color and background graphics are used effectively to hold interest.
Concerns:
There is no information about the requirement for Shockwave on the primary link.
Other Issues and Comments:
This is a site that will be a handy addition to content that can be easily accessed and used by faculty and students.
Creative Commons:
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