Collaboration as an Effective Conflict Management Technique for Maximizing Classroom Productivity

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Michael Jude Denis PhD, College of Education, Afaha NsitFollow
Salamat Amos Umoh, College of Education, Afaha NsitFollow

Author Biography

Michael Jude Denis, PhD hails from Ediene, Abakl local Govenmrnt Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He holds a Doctorate Degree in Peacde and Security Studeis from the University of Port Harcourt. Michael Lectures in the Department of Political Science, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.

Salamat Amos Umoh Hails from Atai Otoro in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Economics from the Adekunle Ajahin University, Ondo State. She is an assistant Lecturer in the Department of Economics, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Akwa Ibom State.

Abstract

The fundamental goal of the classroom is to model behaviour through interaction between students and the tutor. This cannot be achieved in a chaotic environment occasioned clash of interests and other forms of incompatibility. Hence, there is need for effective conflict management techniques applicable to the classroom environment. This research aims to study the role of collaboration as a conflict management technique in bringing about high productivity in the classroom. Using the Choice Theory by Glasser (1965), this work therefore explored the impacts that collaboration as a conflict management technique has within the classroom. The methodology used in this work is mainly the analysis of secondary data from journals and textbooks while also examining some case studies as an empirical basis. Findings revealed that effective conflict management brings about effective learning and cordial relationship. The study recommended, among others, that in order for the purpose of the classroom to be achieved, Peace and Conflict Resolution as an academic discipline should be made a necessary part of teachers’ training curriculum.

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