the art of meeting
and
working together
Module 13 - Communication
and Conflict Transformation
You may enrol in each module individually, or as a module in the full Primary Certificate course.
Overview
Dates: 14 February – 20 March 2028
Duration: 6 weeks | Live online: 1.5 hours per week
Tutor: Tania Hungerford
Fee: $480
This module explores how communication and conflict serve as opportunities for understanding, growth, and transformation within healthy educational communities. Participants will practice meaningful dialogue, speaker-listener responsibilities, and Goethean conversation to cultivate deeper perception and shared understanding. Ultimately, the course uses practical exercises and reflective enquiry to reframe conflict as a source of insight and renewal, equipping participants to build trust and navigate complexity.
Key Learning Areas
- Personal, professional, and relationship-based communication
- Preparing for meaningful and productive conversations
- The responsibilities of the speaker and the listener – engaging the witness
- Goethean conversation and collaborative enquiry
- Understanding the nature and dynamics of conflict
- Conflict resolution and conflict transformation
- Difficult conversations and courageous communication
- Building healthy relationships through communication
- Communication as a pathway for personal and professional growth
Assessment
Create an informative and artistic booklet, poster, or reflective presentation exploring the key themes of the module, including communication, listening, speaking, Goethean conversation, relationship building, and conflict transformation.
Accompany your work with a brief written reflection demonstrating your understanding of the concepts explored and their relevance to educational, professional, or community life.
Standards
Steiner Education Australia
7.1
Hague Circle
Yes
AITSL Standards
6.4, 7.1, 7.3
