Principals’ Conflict Resolution Strategies and Teachers’ Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract

The thrust of this study was to investigate the relationship between Principals' conflict resolution strategies and teachers '

Strategic Planning and Staff Management as Determinants of Post-Graduate Programmes' Effectiveness in Universities

“…Edet et al [28] discovered that instructors' work performance significantly correlated with their use of conflict resolution methods in the classroom, including classroom management, upholding classroom discipline, and supervising students' academic activities. It has also been discovered that democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles all worked together to explain about 68.3 per cent of the variance in teachers' job performance [29] Generally, all the studies cited herein, have used different methodologies that suit the unique purpose of each study.…”

Developing conflict resolution skills among pre-primary children: Views and practices of naturalized refugee parents and teachers in Tanzania

“…Dealing with conflict that escalates regularly among children can be an extremely frustrating experience (Ayas et al, 2010; Rubenstein, 2018). Studies have shown that children are likely to engage in up to eight peer conflicts per hour during a typical day (Edet et al, 2017; Hakvoort and Olsson, 2014; Johnson and Johnson, 2000). While this may seem excessive, most conflicts tend to be short in duration – around 30 seconds – and are often resolved by children themselves with little or no guidance from adults (Johnson and Johnson, 2000; Tobin, 2017; Tobin et al, 1989).…”

“…Although not all children’s conflicts require adult intervention, it is important for adults to teach children how to handle conflicts effectively at an early age (Bonache et al, 2016; Edet, et al, 2017). Studies indicate that violent behaviours are often learned early in kindergarten, if not before (Bonache et al, 2016; Stevahn et al, 2000).…”

“…For this reason, pre-primary experts recommend that children be taught conflict resolution skills as early as possible (Johnson and Johnson, 2000; Tobin et al, 1989). The more often children are exposed to constructive conflict management, the more likely they will be able to retain the skills needed to resolve conflict with their peers as they grow older (Edet, et al, 2017; Johnson and Johnson, 1996).…”

“…Literally, stakeholders’ strategies for developing conflict resolution skills among pre-primary children face several challenges (Rubenstein, 2018; Stevahn et al, 2000; Van Acker, 1993). Some scholars associate these challenges with inborn characteristics of children, while others view as being triggered by the environment (Adeyami, 2009; Edet, et al, 2017; Okotoni and Okotoni, 2009). Many individual characteristics that exist may aid or hinder the development of conflict resolution skills (Edet, et al, 2017; Stevahn et al, 2000).…”