Peer Mediation at J. F. Tatem Elementary School

1
Peer MediationatJ. F. Tatem Elementary School

• Jason Rosenberg
• Health and Physical Educator
• Peer Mediation Coordinator
• jrosenbe_at_haddonfield.k12.nj.us

2
What is peer mediation?

• Peer mediation is a service that the children can
  use to resolve conflicts that they are having
  with other students themselves.
• It gives the children an opportunity to be more
  independent and solve conflicts in a mature
  responsible manner.

3
When and where is peer mediation?

• Peer mediation occurs during lunch periods on
  Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• It will be held in Mrs. Batoffs room.

4
Who is able to attend a peer mediation session?

• Any student in grades 2-5 that completes a peer
  mediation request sheet.

5
Who will hear about my session after I attend?

• NOBODY!
• Peer mediation is confidential. The mediators
  will not discuss your session outside of the
  mediation room

6
(No Transcript)
7
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

8
(No Transcript)
9
What happens after a student attends a mediation
session?

• At the conclusion of peer mediation, an agreement
  will be completed and signed by everyone in the
  room. The mediators will then follow up on the
  mediation session within the week.

10
Who is eligible to be a peer mediator?

• Beginning January, 4th graders who express
  interest.
• The following year they will become the 5th grade
  mediators.

11
How is peer mediation promoted?

• The peer mediators will also demonstrate a
  session in front of each class in grades 2-5.
• Every teacher will have mediation request sheets.
• Mr. Rosenbergs e-board
• Posters will be displayed around the school
• See slides below for examples

12
FIGHTING IS NOT ALOUD IN TATEM SCHOOL

• Come to Peer Mediation To Solve your Fights!!

13
Peer Mediation

• It is always good
• to come to
• solve your problems
• the Right way!

14
We can Help you!

• At Peer mediation
• For 2nd 5th graders at Tatem
• During Recess
• If you have a conflict come!!

15
(No Transcript)