Writing Question

Conflict Scenario Part 1

Read each conflict scenario carefully

2. For each scenario:

• Propose a resolution as if you were the teacher.
• Decide whether your resolution is based on Empathy, Fairness, or Both.

• Empathy: Understanding the student’s perspective.
• Fairness: Applying consistent rules and expectations to all students.
• Both: Balancing empathy and fairness in your decision

Write a brief rationale for your choice.

Conflict Scenarios and Response Template

Station 1: A student says, “I couldn’t turn in the assignment because my computer crashed, and I lost all my work.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 2: A student says, “I was absent because I had a family emergency and couldn’t let you know in advance.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 3: A student says, “I thought the assignment was due tomorrow, not today.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 4: A student says, “My group members didn’t do their part, so I didn’t turn it in.” Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

• Station 5: A student says, “I had work and couldn’t finish the project on time because my schedule changed.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 6: A student says, “I misunderstood the assignment instructions and didn’t realize I had to submit in my own

Google classroom.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 7: “I had to take care of a personal errand that couldn’t wait.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 8: “My car broke down, and I couldn’t get to campus.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 9: “I was feeling overwhelmed and needed a day off.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 10: “I didn’t understand the instructions for the assignment.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 11: “The file didn’t upload properly to the submission portal.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

Station 12: “My internet went out right before I could submit it.”

Proposed Resolution:

Empathy, Fairness, or Both?:

Why?:

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