Integration of Conflict Resolution in the Mathematics Curriculum

• In Event: 31.058 - New Developments in Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention

Abstract

This experimental mixed method research aimed to investigate: 1) the effects of integrating conflict resolution in mathematics on students’ achievement in mathematics and knowledge, behaviours, and skills in violence prevention and conflict resolution; and 2) teaching strategies that can be used for the integration. A sample of four classes was conveniently selected from two schools in Jamaica for the study. Treatments were six Mathematics lessons, for example, looking at statistics and charts related to violent incidents at their schools. Findings revealed that there are numerous teaching strategies that can be used to integrate. The integration of conflict resolution significantly increases students’ achievement in Mathematics and their knowledge, behaviours and skills in violence prevention and conflict resolution.

Authors

• Susan Rebecca Anderson, The University of the West Indies - Mona Campus

• Peter Yee Han Joong, University of the West Indies

• Disraeli M. Hutton, University of the West Indies

• Shandelene Khadine Kedisha Binns-Thompson, Student