Online Course


We are excited that you have decided to start a peer mediation program at your school. Our curriculum makes it fairly easy to start a program even if you’ve never had experience with a peer mediation program before. In order to prepare you to train the students, we’ve created an online conflict resolution class that will teach you conflict resolution theory and mediation skills. The class will also go over the curriculum and train you on how to use it.

The online class is on a platform called Udemy. Three-fourths of the online class will be self-directed, meaning you work by yourself to finish the materials and take the tests. One-fourth of the class is live and will be led by a teacher. Each week, you will finish the self-directed class in order to be ready for the live class. Please make sure to do the self-directed portion and take the tests. The live online class each week is only 1.5 hours to minimize impact on your schedule.

When you finish the class and pass the exams, you will receive a certificate of completion. If you’ve never taken an online class before, don’t worry. We’ll give you all the instructions to prepare you to be an online student.

Here are the logistics for the initial offering of Peer Mediators online course:
Week 1: Self-Directed: 02/07/2013 – 02/12/2013 (4.5 hrs) & Live Class: 02/13/2013 (1.5 hrs)
Week 2: Self-Directed: 02/14/2013 – 02/19/2013 (4.5 hrs) & Live Class: 02/20/2013 (1.5 hrs)
Week 3: Self-Directed: 02/21/2013 – 02/26/2013 (4.5 hrs) & Live Class: 02/27/2013 (1.5 hrs)
Week 4: Self-Directed: 02/28/2013 – 03/05/2013 (4.5 hrs) & Live Class: 03/06/2013 (1.5 hrs)
Week 5: Self-Directed: 03/07/2013 – 03/12/2013 (4.5 hrs) & Live Class: 03/13/2013 (2.5 hrs)

The first four live classes will start promptly at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) and last a full 90 minutes. The last live class on March 13th will start at 7:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM PDT) and last for 2.5 hours. Please try to login at least ten minutes prior to the start of each live class in case you have trouble logging in.

Cost: FREE – This is a beta class and we are offering the class free this one time to school teachers and administrators and nonprofit staff who want to start peer mediation programs in the schools.

To express your interest in registering for the initial Peer Mediators online course detailed above, please complete the enrollment application (below) by January 24, 2013. Applicants will be contacted to confirm registration and participation details.

Instructors:
Claire Doran  |  Program Director, Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center  |  Los Angeles, CA
Wendy E.H. Corbett  |  Curriculum Editor, Peer Mediators - A Complete School Curriculum & Program Coordinator, Solve-It! Community Mediation Service  |  Mesa, AZ


Weekly Class Details


WEEK 1 (PEACE & CONFLICT THEORY)

SELF-DIRECTED
  1. Overview of the Peer Mediators toolkit
  2. (Re)Define Conflict
  3. Sources Of Conflict
  4. Exploring Conflict Styles
  5. The Conflict Cycle
  6. Imagining Peace
ONLINE CLASS
  1. Introductions
  2. Perceptions Of Conflict
  3. Review of readings
  4. Conflict Styles and Management

WEEK 2 (LISTENING, FINDING INTERESTS, “I” MESSAGES, NEUTRALITY)

SELF-DIRECTED
  1. Modes of Listening
  2. Influencing Factors In Communication
  3. Components Of Communications
  4. Active Listening Techniques
  5. Roadblocks to Communication
  6. Asking Questions
  7. Position vs. Interests
  8. Listening for Needs
  9. “I” Statements
  10. Values, Perceptions, & Assumptions
  11. Neutrality
ONLINE CLASS
  1. Active Listening Techniques Review
  2. Roadblocks to Communication Review
  3. Positions vs. Interests Review
  4. Listening for Needs
  5. “I” Statements

WEEK 3 (CULTURE & IDENTITY, EMOTIONS, DIFFICULT SITUATIONS)
SELF-DIRECTED
  1. Cultural Dynamics In Mediation
  2. Characterizations Of Cultural Dynamics
  3. Cultural Logics
  4. Emotions and feelings
  5. Difficult Personalities
  6. Avoiding Bias During Mediation
  7. Power
  8. Nudging Past Impasse
ONLINE CLASS
  1. Cultural Logics Review
  2. Emotions Review
  3. Difficult Personalities Review
  4. Power Review
  5. Nudging Past Impasse Review
  6. Homework

WEEK 4 (MEDIATION, BRAINSTORMING, & DECISION MAKING)

SELF-DIRECTED
  1. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  2. What Is ADR?
  3. Mediation
  4. Before the Mediation
  5. Mediation Step 1: Opening Statements/Introductions
  6. Mediation Step 2: Perspective Sharing
  7. Mediation Step 3: Defining The Problem
  8. Mediation Step 4: Brainstorming Solutions
  9. Mediation Step 5: Agreement
  10. After the Mediation
ONLINE CLASS
  1. Mediation Video Vignette
  2. Styles of Mediation Review
  3. Exercise: Share Introductions
  4. Steps of Mediation Review
  5. Exercise: Role Play Mediation

WEEK 5 (TRAINING PEER MEDIATION)

SELF-DIRECTED
  1. How to use the Peer Mediators Materials
    1. Program Implementation Guide Overview
      • Reporting to APADRC the results of needs assessments and program evaluations
    2. Trainer’s Manual Overview
    3. Student Workbook Overview
    4. Watch the Toolkit DVD
ONLINE CLASS
  1. Review Objectives & Benefits of Peer Mediation in Schools
  2. Review Recruiting/Selecting Mediators
  3. Review Trainer’s Tips & Curriculum Delivery
  4. Review Continuing Education with Student Mediators
  5. Brainstorm Activity: Promoting the Program in the School
  6. Explore Training Perspectives: Peer Mediation Panel
  7. Next Steps

Online Course Enrollment Application


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Stay tuned, we will post future course offerings this Spring.