Introduction to the Mediation Process

Beth Fuller Mark Elias

Professional School Counselor Counseling Intern 2001-2002

Prior Lake Senior High School Prior Lake Senior High School

Prior Lake, MN Prior Lake, MN

Duration: One Day

Areas Emphasized: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Verbal

Collaborative Activities: Teams will identify actions to be taken in each of the six steps of mediation, teams will also identify the role of the mediator.

Concepts Developed: Mediation process and mediator’s responsibility

Procedure:

1. Each team will be given a handout (Peer Mediation Process and Summary) which state the six steps to peer mediation.

2. Each team will write, in their own words, what each step is to accomplish.

3. Establish the role of the peer mediator: peer- about the same age as disputing parties, don’t take sides, assist in arriving at a peaceful settlement or compromise.

SIX STEPS OF PEER MEDIATION

Step 1: Open the session

Step 2: Gather information

Step 3: Focus on common interests

Step 4: Create options

Step 5: Evaluation options and choose solution

Step 6: Write the agreement and close

Connection to Related Standards, Competencies, and Domains

Introduction to the peer mediation process directly relates to Minnesota Graduation Standard Number 7. Students will learn how to defend a position in an issue by understanding the history, facts, controversy, values, and beliefs of the students involved in the dispute.

It also relates to the Career Development Competencies in the area of self-knowledge. Students will, specifically, develop skills to interact with others. This will benefit them in times of mediation and also when dealing with students, teachers, and other adults.

References

http://www.stark.k12.oh.us/units/conflict/lessons/soc/lessons9.txt

For Further Information

Beth Fuller

Professional School Counselor

Prior Lake Senior High School

Prior Lake, MN

Phone: 952-440-4033