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Peer Mediation

Peer mediation is a positive way to resolve conflicts between students through open communication facilitated by trained student mediators. It has benefits like improving school culture, reducing bullying and conflicts, and allowing teachers more time to teach. Students may prefer mediating with peers rather than teachers due to differences in age and confidence levels. The peer mediation process involves four steps - introduction and ground rules, identifying the problem, discussing needs and goals, and reaching an agreement. Common issues mediated include friendship problems, arguments, alleged theft, bullying, and corridor conflicts. Peer mediation can be implemented through drop-in sessions, request forms, posters, and other promotional activities.

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Peer Mediation

Peer mediation is a positive way to resolve conflicts between students through open communication facilitated by trained student mediators. It has benefits like improving school culture, reducing bullying and conflicts, and allowing teachers more time to teach. Students may prefer mediating with peers rather than teachers due to differences in age and confidence levels. The peer mediation process involves four steps - introduction and ground rules, identifying the problem, discussing needs and goals, and reaching an agreement. Common issues mediated include friendship problems, arguments, alleged theft, bullying, and corridor conflicts. Peer mediation can be implemented through drop-in sessions, request forms, posters, and other promotional activities.

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What does ‘Conflict’ mean to you?


Conflict – A disagreement between two or more opposing
parties.

Mediation – A positive way of resolving disputes between


two opposing parties.
Peer Mediation – An intervention of a third party or
‘middle man’ that resolves disputes by getting the
disputants to communicate.
Not all conflict is bad. “Conflict is a necessity
in life; without it, the world wouldn’t
progress”. Conflict can occur in order to fix
previously unrecognized problems within a
society.
Why Peer Mediation?
 Positive change in school culture
 Reduction of bullying and conflict
 Increased self-esteem of pupils
 Improved academic achievement
 Less exclusions and increased attendance
 Teachers have more time to teach

“Changing a community through mediation is the beginning of changing the world.”


Why not Teachers?
Students often have problems but don’t want to tell a
teacher about it. Why is that?
Age – Two entirely different generations.
Lack of confidence.

Definition of Peer:
People who are equal in such respects as age, education or social
class.
How does Peer Mediation Work?
There are four steps to successful peer mediation:
Step 1. Introduction – Ground Rules – Agreement
Step 2. Get the facts – What is the problem
Step 3. Needs and Goals
Step 4. Reaching an agreement

Important Points
 Listen, Listen,
 Not making matters worse
Common Issues for Peer Mediation
Friendship breakdown/exclusion
Arguments over games/school work
Alleged theft or borrowing of property
Bullying and texting
Corridor scuffles
Dinner queue conflicts
Name calling
Rumour spreading
How can Peer Mediation be Implemented?
 Drop-in Sessions

 Mediation Request Sheets

 Posters and Coverage

 Big Brother Diary Room


We welcome any questions you may have and
would appreciate suggestions on how we can
further incorporate and expand on the Q3
mediation system.

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

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