They've got some new teachers who really seem to care and have started some new programs like a new
Peer Mediation program.
Your school may have
a Peer Mediation Program where older kids can act as listeners and help you to sort out problems you may be having with other students.
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The peer mediation program at Ypsilanti High School is a step in the right direction for handling student conflicts and creating a positive school culture.
If I were Warren Buffet or Bill Gates, I would spend billions of dollars to ensure that every school in the world had the resources to set up a student
peer mediation program to train kids how to mediate conflict among their school mates properly.
Staff professional development (PD): The professional development includes the theory and structure of establishing
a Peer Mediation program.
The Peer Mediation Program aims to reduce incidences of bullying by providing a school environment that is positive, caring, safe and friendly.
Olivia teaches 6th grade humanities at KIPP Indy College Prep, where she also directs the development and implementation of
a peer mediation program.
A comprehensive conflict resolution and
peer mediation program.
Peer Mediation - Description of
a peer mediation program at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada
Three years ago, Banks — the only conflict mediator in the Cambridge Public Schools — implemented
a peer mediation program in the high school that uses conflict resolution at its core.
The other core part of the school's philosophy is an extensive, well - utilized
peer mediation program.
The school has had
a peer mediation program in place for years that teaches students the skills to resolve conflicts to everyone's satisfaction.
Striving to Make Peer Mediation More Effective
Peer mediation programs have shown themselves to be effective in reducing student conflicts, but now advocates are working to make them more successful and easier to implement.
Unlike
peer mediation programs that teach a handful of students these attitudes, skills, and behaviors, the Conflict Resolution Skills Training Homeroom provides this enriching opportunity to all freshmen students.
EL author Sheldon H. Berman (p. 35) writes about a consortium school, Hudson High School, which also developed conflict resolution and
peer mediation programs through Educators for Social Responsibility (www.esrnational.org).
«Studies of
peer mediation programs have found that students who receive mediation training reap the greatest benefits from the programs, including increased academic success, enhanced social and emotional competence, increased self - esteem, and reduced aggressive behavior and disciplinary action».
Senft, Louise Phipps (2005, 2000, 1994), Conflict Resolution Skills for Peer Mediators, Teachers and
Peer Mediation Programs Training Manual
In addition to curriculum - based programs like The 4Rs and the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program, Morningside Center helps schools implement
peer mediation programs, supports schools in developing comprehensive strategies for countering bullying, provides direct coaching for principals, and more.
Studies of
peer mediation programs have found that students who receive mediation training reap the greatest benefits from the programs, including increased academic success, enhanced social and emotional competence, increased self - esteem, and reduced aggressive behavior and disciplinary action.
Peer mediation programs across the country train K - 12 students to serve as neutral third parties in conflicts among other students.
Not exact matches
The restorative - justice
program at Ypislanti High School engages students in
peer mediation in a «conflict resolution center.»
It provides instructions for training
peer mediators and overseeing a school - based
mediation program.
The
peer -
mediation program allows students to serve as go - betweens when conflicts erupt in the schoolyard or elsewhere.
Possibilities include shifting to flexible seating, planning and carrying out a library makeover, starting a recycling
program, providing
peer mediation, planting a garden, providing nutritious meals and snacks, planning school spirit activities, and starting new clubs or a school newspaper.
This exercise is an important vehicle in any
peer conflict
mediation program to help students embrace the concept of being culturally responsive and culturally sensitive.
Within the public and private school community in Hawai'i, Mid-Pacific Elementary School is regarded as a leader in
Peer Mediation and Peace Team
programs that offer student models for resolving conflicts with others.
Over the past twenty years, educators have developed a wide variety of approaches and
programs that come under the umbrella of SEL including: character education, conflict resolution and
peer mediation, restorative justice and other alternatives to punitive discipline / suspension, bullying prevention, school climate work and more.
Peer -
mediation and anger - management
programs.
One World, Our World (1WOW)- A comprehensive site with resources for building
peer mediation / conflict resolution
programs and integrating them into school curricula.
A new
program that we are starting this year is
Peer Mediation / Character Coaches.
Keep in mind that
programs many be called different names - character education, conflict resolution,
peer mediation, or emotional competency.
And so began the Resolving Conflict Creatively
Program, a practical, field - tested curriculum that aimed to «increase the peace» by helping young people learn skills ranging from active listening to respecting differences to
peer mediation.
We should also roll out conflict resolution, collaborative problem - solving,
peer mediation and mentoring
programs.
They provide opportunities for student leadership through the Student Council, Student Technology Leadership
Program (STLP),
Peer Mediation, and service projects and they offer more than 40 extracurricular teams and
programs.
Involve students and student advocates in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive educational environment through
programs such as
peer mediation and restorative justice, as appropriate.
For resolving conflict,
peer mediation can be an important addition to any school conflict resolution
program.
A
peer mediation / peace helpers
program is next.
And so began the Resolving Conflict Creatively
Program, a practical, field - tested curriculum that aimed to «increase the peace» by helping young people learn skills ranging from active listening to respecting differences to
peer mediation.
Study 3 Stevahn and colleagues (2002) also conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of the Teaching Students to Be Peacemakers
program on conflict resolution and
peer mediation skills.
... With adequate attention to details,
peer mediation appears to be a promising tool that, used as part of a broader
program, can help teach students methods to settle their conflicts without resorting to violence.»
In the «Universal» Intervention section of the Behavior Home Page, you will find links to Safe and Civil School materials, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Safe and Responsive Schools, Office of Special Education
Programs, the Regional Intervention
Program (RIP), The Kentucky Center for School Safety, School Violence and Prevention, Social Skill Resources, Anger Resources, Bullying Resources, and
Peer Mediation.
Abstract: The effectiveness of a
peer -
mediation -
program for third grade students (elementary school) was evaluated through a longitudinal study.
RCCP also helps staff to establish
peer -
mediation programs, parent training workshops, and other school - wide initiatives that build student leadership in conflict resolution and intergroup relations.