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Peer Mediation at T.H. Rogers School. Ashley Pringle Elementary Counselor Peer Mediation Coordinator APRINGL2@houstonisd.org. http://www.justinweather.com/news/2014/09/26/you-poked-my-heart-video-raining-or-sprinkling-debate-gets-heated/. What is peer mediation?.
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Peer MediationatT.H. Rogers School Ashley Pringle Elementary Counselor Peer Mediation Coordinator APRINGL2@houstonisd.org
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What is peer mediation? • Peer mediation is a service that students can use to resolve conflicts with other students. • It gives the students an opportunity to be more independent and solve conflicts in a responsible manner.
Who is eligible to be a peer mediator? • 4th and 5th grade students who complete an application with a letter of reference and possess necessary qualities to perform the duties of a peer mediator
When and where is peer mediation? • Peer mediators meet during lunch/recess once per week • Days and location TBA depending on the number of applicants
How does peer mediation work? What are the steps involved in mediation? • Getting each side of the story • Eliciting feelings from both sides • Brainstorming solutions • Compromising to make an agreement • Signing an agreement