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This Advanced Mediation Practice lesson plan also includes:
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (English version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (Spanish version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (French version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators (High School Edition) and the Common Core Standards
- Introduction
- Section Two: Conflict Can Be Prevented
- Activity
- Worksheet
- Graphic Organizer
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What will become of the giraffes of Amali? Pupils participate in a large scale role-playing activity to study the art of conflict mediation. The lesson engages participants in the struggle between two countries and the animals caught between them. Individuals gain practice in identifying needs and wants as well as compromising strategies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add to the scenario by creating a map of the fictitious land to display as the mediation plays out
- Encourage students to focus on how their characters would react to different events during the mediation and respond accordingly
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure to complete the introductory mediation activities before attempting the advanced scenarios
Pros
- The scenario is detailed and full of emotional content
- Excellent preparation materials ensure everyone knows their role and the procedure for the mediation
Cons
- None