The impact of conflict resolution and peer mediation training on a small school
Date
1999
Authors
Morris, Barbara Elizabeth
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1999
Abstract
This study discusses the effect of the implementation of a conflict resolution and peer
mediation program in a small school with two classes of Grade Five, Six and Seven
students. The purpose of this study was to determine whether students who are so dose
in age and know each other very well can learn to solve problems amongst themselves in a
positive way, if a peer mediation program is put into effect. The effectiveness of this
training was measured by using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Surveys were
distributed to the students and mediators plus interviews were conducted. Further data
was gathered through administrator's incident reports, noon-hour supervisor reports and
peer mediator reports. Although this sample group is unique in its size and structure,
there was a positive correlation between fewer conflicts and conflict mediation training,
similar to existing studies of larger schools with different populations.
Description
ix, 81 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Peer counseling , Peer counseling of students , Student counselors -- Training of