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Miller, Rose W. – Schools in the Middle, 1993
Concerned with increasing numbers of student fights, a Maryland middle school initiated a peer-mediation program to help students deal effectively with conflict. Peer mediators received training emphasizing confidentiality, rephrasing, and cooperation. After one year, the number of suspensions and student arguments decreased, school climate…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Educational Environment, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedPowell, Kenneth E.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
This paper examines nine school-based peer mediation and conflict resolution projects supported by four state health departments, describing differences in targeted students, project consultants, teacher and student training, teaching methods, curriculum content, mediation format, complementary strategies, project cost, and project evaluation. (SM)
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Conflict Resolution, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPowell, Kenneth E.; And Others – Peer Facilitator Quarterly, 1996
Examines nine school-based peer mediation and conflict resolution projects supported by state health departments in Florida, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina, noting project differences regarding targeted students, project consultants, teacher and student training, mediation format, teaching methods/curriculum content, complementary…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication
