Conflict Resolution Lesson: Restorative Practices in Schools

Conflict resolution restorative practices schools: what this conflict resolution lesson covers

This free interactive lesson on conflict resolution restorative practices schools is part of the Mondosol Conflict resolution course course. In about ten minutes you will meet 7 essential words and phrases about today: restorative practices in schools, see how they are used, and test yourself with a short quiz. Everything on this page runs in your browser, so you can practise conflict resolution restorative practices schools on your phone, tablet or laptop without installing anything.

What you will learn

• The Five Rs — The core framework of restorative practice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration. Norwegian schools use this to structure any response to harm.
• Restorative Circle — A structured group conversation (often opening/closing rounds) where students and staff sit as equals to build relationships or solve a shared problem before conflict escalates.
• Harm Repair Circle — A facilitated circle used after an incident, focused on naming impact and agreeing concrete steps to repair — not on assigning blame or punishment.
• Affective Questions — Open questions like "Who has been affected, and how?" instead of "Why did you do that?" — they invite reflection rather than defensiveness.
• Reintegration Circle — A supportive circle held when a student returns after suspension or absence, helping rebuild trust and a sense of belonging in the class.
• Neutral Facilitator — An adult trained to guide the process without taking sides, ensuring every voice, including the person harmed, is heard safely.
• Gjenopprettende Prosess — Norwegian term for restorative process, used in Opplaringsloven Section 9A guidance as an alternative to purely punitive discipline.

Practice questions

1. Which one describes "The Five Rs"? Options: The core framework of restorative practice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration. Norwegian schools use this to structure any response to harm., A supportive circle held when a student returns after suspension or absence, helping rebuild trust and a sense of belonging in the class., Open questions like "Who has been affected, and how?" instead of "Why did you do that?".
2. Which one describes "Restorative Circle"? Options: A structured group conversation (often opening/closing rounds) where students and staff sit as equals to build relationships or solve a shared problem before conflict escalates., The core framework of restorative practice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration. Norwegian schools use this to structure any response to harm., A facilitated circle used after an incident, focused on naming impact and agreeing concrete steps to repair.
3. Which one describes "Harm Repair Circle"? Options: A facilitated circle used after an incident, focused on naming impact and agreeing concrete steps to repair, The core framework of restorative practice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration. Norwegian schools use this to structure any response to harm., A supportive circle held when a student returns after suspension or absence, helping rebuild trust and a sense of belonging in the class..

How the lesson works

Each card shows one item with a visual cue and a clear explanation. Tap the card to flip it, say it out loud, and move on when it feels familiar. After the cards you answer a short quiz on conflict resolution restorative practices schools; a wrong answer costs a heart, and if you run out you can restart the lesson for free. Finish all the cards and the quiz to earn XP and keep your daily streak alive, exactly like a language app but built around real conflict resolution situations.

Why conflict resolution restorative practices schools matters

Conflicts at work, at home and at school are inevitable; how we handle them is a skill. Practising one technique at a time, from active listening to win-win agreements, turns tense moments into better relationships.

Keep going

Ready for more? Go back to the full Conflict resolution course course to pick your next lesson, or browse all Mondosol courses. For an authoritative reference on this topic, see the Harvard Program on Negotiation. Mondosol is free to start; Plus unlocks all courses, unlimited hearts and offline practice.