Maharashtra Board Class 9 Self development and Art Appreciation Chapter 6 Conflict Resolution PDF Download

Conflict Resolution: Creating Win-Win Situations

Objectives

1. Be able to explain the term 'conflict' in their own words.

2. Be able to select the correct conflict resolution strategy for a problem and justify it.

3. Be able to explain the term 'peer pressure' and its types in their own words.

4. Be able to apply the step-by-step guidelines given in the chapter to design win-win solutions to important problems in real life.

In the 1st Chapter - Identity, we learnt that every human being is unique and has different strengths. Just like we need all the five fingers to be able to fully utilize the potential of our hands, we need to recognize and develop the uniqueness in each person to be able to make progress and live happily as a society. In our day to day life, our friends, family, teachers, community, help each other to live a happy and peaceful life. Very often, we get so busy that we do not notice the small things others do for us all the time.

Small things like -

Your Mother wakes you in the morning so you come to school on time.

Your friend shares her favourite chocolate with you.

The birds chirping on your way to school make you feel happy.

Your teacher appreciates your homework.

Teacher's Note

Every day, people around you help you in small ways. In India, we say "Desh ki unnati sabke sahyog se hoti hai" - the country grows when everyone helps together. Notice these small things and say thank you.

Exam Trick

Remember: Small things make big differences. In exams, when they ask about relationships, think of examples from your own life - your mother, friends, teachers. This makes your answer real and strong.

Points to Remember

Every person is unique and special.
We all have different strengths.
We need to recognize the good qualities in each person.
Small things that people do for us matter a lot.
Family, friends, and teachers help us live a happy life.

Lets Play A Game

All students should close their eyes.

Everybody says as many 'Thank you' statements as they can to express gratitude for all the small things that have made each one happy today.

You have to continue doing so for one minute.

When Does A Conflict Occur?

However, sometimes we all find ourselves in situations where we disagree with somebody or something. When things do not happen the way we want them to, we get upset, argue, insult others, abuse or fight. Such situations in life are called conflicts.

A conflict is a situation when one person or group of persons want to do something different than what the other person or group of persons want to do. But at that given part of time, only one person or group of persons wants can be satisfied.

1. Identify A Conflict!

Following are some everyday situations. Which of the following are conflicts? Answer it in 'Yes' or 'No'.

1. You liked the song of a latest movie and your friend did not like it.

2. Your mother wants you to study before dinner and you want to play.

3. You like to play cricket and your friend likes football.

4. You want to own a motorbike but your parents are not ready to buy it for you till you finish college.

Teacher's Note

A conflict happens when two people want different things at the same time. In India, sometimes brothers fight over using one mobile phone - that is a conflict. But if one brother likes cricket and another likes badminton, that is not a conflict because both can play their own games.

Exam Trick

Remember: Conflict = Cannot happen at the same time. If both things can happen together, then it is NOT a conflict. Only when BOTH cannot happen together is it a real conflict.

Points to Remember

A conflict is when two people want different things.
Only one person can get what they want at that time.
Difference of opinion is not a conflict.
Two people can have different opinions and still be friends.
Conflicts happen in all relationships - parents, friends, brothers, sisters.

Points To Ponder

Conflicts are bound to happen in all relationships.

BUT Almost all conflicts can be resolved if the right approach is used to resolve them.

Identify Which Relation Would Never Have A Conflict

Parents and child

Mother and Father

Two friends

Brother and Sister

Boss and Employee

Teacher and Student

Two strangers

Teacher's Note

All relationships can have conflicts - even parents and children fight sometimes. But when both sides talk kindly and listen to each other, they can solve the problem. In India, many families solve problems by sitting together and talking calmly.

Exam Trick

Remember: No relationship is conflict-free. Even the best friends fight sometimes. But good communication and listening to each other solves all conflicts. This shows maturity.

Points to Remember

Conflicts can happen in any relationship.
Two strangers may not have conflicts because they don't meet often.
People who live together have more chances of conflicts.
Close relationships like parents-child have more conflicts.
But close relationships are also the easiest to fix conflicts in.

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