On avoiding being avoidant

[Griff]

I was always one to avoid conflict IRL. It just isn't natural for me to fight for stuff. It stresses me the hell out. Unfortunately, I've been paired with a conflict seeker at work. She will argue every little question rather than simply trying something, but it appears she is capable of letting go of the argument after. I've had some positive effect on her affect and really gave her the business the Monday after the schedule incident. This has lead to better communication but she apparently needs to communicate through argument which is my least preferred mode. I'm keeping at it for the sake of classroom atmosphere and the plus is it forces me to review the literature on stuff to show where my methods come from. A lot that I do is simple best practice stuff that she should have embraced long ago but maybe no-one ever pushed her back before. <shrug> Advice on handling this personality type is appreciated.