Describe a conflict situation that you have experienced and evaluate your reactions. (This can be a conflict with a family member, friend, coworker, acquaintance, etc …) Consider questions such as:
• Did you respond appropriately/civilly?
• What Conflict Management styles were used?
• How did the other person react and how did their reactions affect you?
• If you could, would you have changed anything about the situation and or your reactions?
• Was the outcome positive or negative?
• What did you learn (About yourself, the other person/people)?
• Has your communication behavior changed since this example?
• Please then also post substantive responses to at least 2 classmates' posts.
Please choose an example that is classroom appropriate. (One that you feel comfortable sharing with the class and that the class will feel comfortable reading.)
(800 - 1000 words)
The SPC 209 grading criteria explains expectations for discussion posts. It can be found under Course Materials/Content in the Introductory Materials module.