Procedure:
- The instructor explains the issues (see above) and places three temperature cards in form of a thermometer on the floor. 100° centigrade signifies that it is a “hot“ conflict, whereas 50° C would indicate a probable conflictive situation which is not yet that significant. 0°C symbolizes that the respective situation is not experienced as a conflict.
- The instructor then reads to the class the cards with descriptions of different conflict situations. The students then move to the position of the thermometer that corresponds to their subjective assessment of the magnitude of the conflict. They justify in short statements why they chose their position. In keeping with the objective of presenting one’s individual perspectives and how each person experiences conflict, the statements should remain uncommented.
- After that, the term “conflict” is discussed and clarified. If possible, a common definition should be worked out and documented in writing by the class.
Supplement: situations for reading out loud and temperature cards.
