This Responding to Conflict: Mediation lesson plan also includes:
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (English version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Spanish version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (French version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Arabic version)
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What happens when two parties can't come to agreement? Scholars explore the role of a mediator through part 10 of a 15-part series of peacebuilding lessons. Through individual work and role play, pupils brainstorm solutions until they reach an acceptable solution.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Show an example mediation video to give the class an idea of what the process looks like
- Ask the class why they think it is important that the mediator try to remain neutral throughout the negotiation process
Classroom Considerations
- Create groups of three or four, with two co-mediators in the larger groups
Pros
- The lesson is straightforward in its approach to demonstrating the mediation process
- Student handouts are easy to use and helpful
Cons
- The links to additional resources to describe mediation no longer work
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