Lambert Elementary School Peer Mediator “mee-dee-ay-ter” Intro

Peer Mediator Code Peer Mediator Training: Enter quietly and walk to sit down Voices – silent Eyes - on the speaker Hands – to yourself Pockets – on the floor Ears – listening

Overview of Today’s Peer Mediator Training What is a Peer Mediator? Conflict Managers Requirements Application

I mportant Vocabulary Conflict – a problem or disagreement between people Conflict manager – someone who helps solve others’ conflicts Peer – people like you, Lambert students Mediation – when another person helps people solve their conflict (“middle” of the problem)

Conflict Managers

Peer Mediators…. Help others show Lambert PRIDE: Prepared Respectful In Control Determined Enthusiastic Help others solve their problems Listen Do not tell others what to do Do not take sides Keep others' problems private

Peer Mediator Requirements Application must be complete and turned in by this Friday (late application NOT ACCEPTED) 8 classes during lunch recess (must attend ALL classes) Test Work during lunch recess once per week – NO PLAYING Monthly meetings Maintain good behavior

Application

Turn in Application by Friday to bin or Ms. Sewell

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