Teaching Conflict Management Courses in Academia:
***Resources for Success***
Prepared by Bill Warters
Mediating Theory and Democratic Systems Program
Wayne State UniversityThis site, prepared for a recent (June 2000) workshop at Wayne State University, provides supplemental resources for individuals developing academic courses in conflict management. There is a lot of material here (8 pages of links) so please feel free to explore, starting with this page on Course Planning Tips. The other pages address
Finding Books and Articles;
Classroom Interaction Strategies;
Roleplays, Simulations, and Case Studies;
Finding Multimedia Tools;
Sample Course Syllabi;
CR Academic Programs Info; and
CR Research and Theory-Building Aids.
Use the drop down menu at the top to navigate around the site.
Course Planning and Design
Planning Information and Guides
Course Development Materials for New Instructors (from UC Irvine)
- VISIONING YOUR COURSE: QUESTIONS TO ASK AS YOU DESIGN YOUR COURSE
- SAMPLE SYLLABUS
- GIVE STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO WELL ON ASSIGNMENTS
- CHALLENGE STUDENTS WITH STIMULATING ACTIVITIES
- TEST DESIGN
- COURSE MATERIALS REVIEW
Step by Step: Planning a College Course (Tips from University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Nice Collection of Brief Teaching Support and Strategy Articles (from Hawaii Community College - see Teaching Techniques section)
Wayne State's Office of Teaching and Learning (An example of campus program with lots of tools and support for faculty. Your campus may have one as well!)
CRENet's brief Overview of Conflict Resolution Education in Higher Education (by William Warters)
Graduate Studies in Dispute Resolution: A Delphi Study of the Field's Present and Future (online article by William C. Warters appearing in the Online Journal of Peace and Conflict Resolution)
Overview of Wayne State's MA in Dispute Resolution (Info on other programs can be found via the CR Academic Programs page...)
Standards of Practice in ADR (Review what some students are preparing for - links compiled by Catherine Morris)
Page Last Updated: 7/9/2000
Please send comments to Bill Warters.
Mediating Theory and Democratic Systems Program College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs
Correspondence to Higher Education Focus Project c/o
Wayne State University
656 W. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202.
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