Foundations lesson 1.1.3 deals with the topic of negotiation, which you can see illustrated here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydspjbi62Kw
Ok, just joking! We’re not looking to teach students to negotiate by using birds-of-prey threats, nor are we trying to teach how to negotiate out of a hostage situation like we see in movies. In this lesson we’re talking about using a Win-Win Negotiation in situations that students might really face in their every day lives.
In this lesson we use a real news story about a high school that had their homecoming events canceled due to behavioral issues, and have students role play as school administrators and students from the high school. Students then use the P2A Win-Win Negotiation Tool to reach a solution that both sides can agree to.
You may notice that a number of our lesson plans recommend role plays. Why? Because a role-play is a type of “Public Performance/Presentation.” This is one of the elements of the 4 KEYS Research Based Master Strategy that drives Power2Achieve programming and creates real character development opportunities.
The Four KEYS are:
- Self-Study
- Other-Study
- Public Performance/Presentation
- Support & Challenge
Individually, these are great instructional strategies to use in the classroom. When all four are working together, that is when we can truly tap in to the catalytic power of character, and in doing so prepare our students for success in school, work, and beyond.
We’d like to know, whether it’s with Power2Achieve Foundations, within your content area teaching, coaching, or any other setting…How do you use the 4 KEYS?
Let us know by clicking the “reply” button or emailing me @ kbaker@excellenceandethics.com
