Peer MediationPeer Mediationatat
J. F. Tatem Elementary SchoolJ. F. Tatem Elementary School
Jason RosenbergJason RosenbergHealth and Physical EducatorHealth and Physical Educator
Peer Mediation CoordinatorPeer Mediation Coordinator
[email protected]@haddonfield.k12.nj.us
What is peer mediation?What is peer mediation?
Peer mediation is a service that the Peer mediation is a service that the children can use to resolve conflicts that children can use to resolve conflicts that they are having with other students they are having with other students themselves.themselves.
It gives the children an opportunity to be It gives the children an opportunity to be more independent and solve conflicts in a more independent and solve conflicts in a mature responsible manner.mature responsible manner.
When and where is When and where is peer mediation?peer mediation?
Peer mediation occurs during lunch Peer mediation occurs during lunch periods on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.periods on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
It will be held in Mrs. Batoff’s room.It will be held in Mrs. Batoff’s room.
Who is able to attend a peer Who is able to attend a peer mediation session?mediation session?
Any student in grades 2-5 that completes Any student in grades 2-5 that completes a peer mediation request sheet.a peer mediation request sheet.
Who will hear about my session Who will hear about my session after I attend?after I attend?
NOBODY!NOBODY!
Peer mediation is confidential. The Peer mediation is confidential. The mediators will not discuss your session mediators will not discuss your session outside of the mediation roomoutside of the mediation room
Peer Mediation Request Form
Date _________________________ Names of students involved in the conflict: Name _________________________ Teacher/Grade __________________ Name _________________________ Teacher/Grade __________________ Name _________________________ Teacher/Grade __________________ Where did the conflict occur: (circle all that apply)
Classroom Hallway Cafeteria Outside Other (specify) _________________________
Briefly describe the conflict: ___________________________________
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Mediation requested by: (circle one)
Student Teacher Principal Counselor Other (specify) _________________________
“I PROMISE TO TELL THE TRUTH, NOT INTERRUPT, NOT CALL NAMES, AND AGREE TO WORK ON THE PROBLEM. I AGREE TO “STAY COOL” UNTIL MEDIATION.” Student signature_________________________
How does peer mediation work?How does peer mediation work? What are the steps involved in What are the steps involved in
mediation? mediation?
Getting each side of the storyGetting each side of the story Eliciting feelings from both sidesEliciting feelings from both sides Brainstorming solutionsBrainstorming solutions Compromising to make an agreementCompromising to make an agreement Signing an agreement Signing an agreement
Mediation Agreement
Peer mediator ___________________________ Date ________________ Briefly describe the conflict: _____________________________________
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Type of conflict (circle all that apply)
Rumor
Threat
Name-calling
Fighting
Loss of property
Other __________________
The students whose signatures appear below met with a peer mediator and with the assistance of the mediator reached the following agreement. Disputant _________________
Agrees to
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Disputant _________________
Agrees to ___________________________________________________
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We have made and signed this agreement because we believe it resolves the issue(s) between us.
_________________________ _________________________ Disputant signature Disputant signature
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Peer mediator signature Teacher Signature
What happens after a student What happens after a student attends a mediation session? attends a mediation session?
At the conclusion of peer mediation, an At the conclusion of peer mediation, an agreement will be completed and signed agreement will be completed and signed by everyone in the room. The mediators by everyone in the room. The mediators will then follow up on the mediation will then follow up on the mediation session within the week.session within the week.
Who is eligible to be a peer Who is eligible to be a peer mediator?mediator?
Beginning January, 4th graders who Beginning January, 4th graders who express interest. express interest.
The following year they will become the The following year they will become the 5th grade mediators.5th grade mediators.
How is peer mediation promoted? How is peer mediation promoted?
The peer mediators will also demonstrate a The peer mediators will also demonstrate a session in front of each class in grades 2-5.session in front of each class in grades 2-5.
Every teacher will have mediation request Every teacher will have mediation request sheets.sheets.
Mr. Rosenberg’s e-boardMr. Rosenberg’s e-board
Posters will be displayed around the schoolPosters will be displayed around the school See slides below for examplesSee slides below for examples
FIGHTING IS NOT ALOUD IN TATEM SCHOOL
Come to Peer Mediation To Solve your Fights!!
It is always good
to come to
solve your problems
the Right way!
We can Help you!
At Peer mediation
For 2nd – 5th graders at Tatem
During Recess
If you have a conflict come!!
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