Welcome to Transforming Conflict, a 1 credit online course through CPS Continuing Education . The course runs from April 5-May 3 2010 and is conducted entirely online through course software, D2L (Desire to Learn). Please note that Course Links can be accessed off the hyperlinks to the left on each page. Different pages have differently colored versions of the dove logo (upper left of each page) to help you distinguish one page from the other.

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This particular course is designed for teachers who need one credit in Conflict Resolution Skills for DPI Certification. It is also appropriate for other teachers or professionals who would like to increase skills in handling conflict. We will explore conflict as an opportunity for learning, receive guidelines for resolving conflict and reaching consensus, and investigate different forms of conflict resolution skills that may be useful in for different settings and scenarios.

This course meets Wisconsin Teaching Standards 5, 6, 9, and 10. 

**Wisconsin Teacher Licensing Rules - PI 3.05

(15) CONFLICT RESOLUTION. Except as specified under s. 118.19 (9) (b), Stats., effective July 1, 1996, an applicant who applies for an initial regular license shall demonstrate competency, as verified by a professional education program or school district supervisor, in all of the following:

(a) Resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and school staff.

(b) Assisting pupils in learning methods of resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and school staff, including training in the use of peer mediation to resolve conflicts between pupils.

(c) Dealing with crises, including violent, disruptive, potentially violent or potentially disruptive situations, that may arise in school or at activities supervised by a school as a result of conflicts between pupils or between pupils and other persons.

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In order to do well in this short course there is the immediate expectation that you know how to use cyber courseware and have rudimentary knowledge of the fundamentals of word processing. 

Other Skills Needed: What skills are key to surviving and learning in an online environment?

• You like to read, or are willing to read and reread material for understanding.

• Have strong intrinsic motivation, and the ability to self-regulate

• Have an inquisitive and curious mind so that you are very self-determined

• Are willing to share thoughts, ideas, and opinions with others in a written format

• Can communicate in writing with clarity

• Like to ask and answer questions

• Have the ability to think at critical levels and problem-solve – this is especially important in using the Web as a learning and informational resource

• Can find and access web based data and use data banks effectively

• Are able to navigate cyberspace effectively so that you will not become frustrated.

Examples: Do you know how to delimit a web search? Do you know how to use database searches for full text professional articles from agencies like ERIC or EBSCOhost? Are you familiar enough with rudimentary cyber and techno skills to: use e-mail, cut and paste text, post attachments, word process, and use discussion board formats. Or, if you are not familiar with these elements, are you willing to learn them on your own, or seek out help on your own?