高中英语-Peer-Mediation(外研版选修7)素材

1、1111Peer Mediation: Helping Students Resolve ConflictsAt the end of a school day, when most children are outside playing or enjoying after-school activities, a small group of fourth, fifth and sixth graders at the Angelo School attend one of their weekly Peer Mediation Training Sessions. Their advis

2、or, Ms. Kim Saraiva, Health Education teacher at the Angelo, works with this select group of students to guide them and educate them in this excellent program which enables peers to resolve disputes, using a process involving talking and active listening. Students are trained to develop and refine t

3、he necessary skills for effective communication. Students need to apply to be a Peer Mediator and they need their parents permission. Teachers recommendations are given and interviews are conducted. Finally, each student who has been selected will go through a training session and commit to weekly m

4、eetings. The peer mediators usually work in pairs and are scheduled for duty by their advisors. They help students to express their conflict and find their own best solutions.The characteristics of a Peer Mediator are: Demonstrates good communication skillsLends support to everyone involved in confl

5、ictIs able to remain non-judgmentalRespects confidentialityWorks well as a team memberPractices good problem-solving skillsMaintains good self-controlShows responsibility for own words and actionsExhibits enthusiasm and confidence Goals of the Peer Mediation Program Mediators gain confidence in thei

6、r ability to help themselvesMediators use their skills if they are ever involved in a conflictOther students learn from the mediator how to better get along with each otherArguments decrease, so students spend more time learningAll students involved in mediation improve their communication skillsStu

7、dents and teachers are able to work together in a more friendly, relaxed way The responsibilities of Peer Mediators are: ConfidentialityMeeting once a week, after schoolKeeping grades upMaking up any missed work because mediations take place during the school day, whenever neededRespecting school ru

8、lesThe Peer Mediation Program, available at most of Brocktons public schools, is presented to all the students in the school. Students in conflict can choose to use it. Mediators obtain consent from all who are involved. Participation must be voluntary and each member must agree to work together to

9、resolve their conflict. Some thoughts on Peer Mediation I liked having people my own age help me to solve my conflict with another student. Student, Kennedy School As a Peer Mediator, I have developed better communication skills. Elementary Peer Mediator Many children benefit from the mediation training, in terms of solving their own conflicts. Elementary School Teacher The communication skills these children learn they can take from here and use in their everyday lives as they grow older. Elementary School Teacher I am constantly impressed by the manner in which our s