COUNS546-23B (BLK)

Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches

30 Points

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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Convenor(s)

Wendy Talbot

Wendy Talbot
6657
TL.2.13
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wendy.talbot@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Amy James

Amy James
TL.2.11
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amy.james@waikato.ac.nz

Wendy Talbot

Wendy Talbot
6657
TL.2.13
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wendy.talbot@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper develops the skills of facilitating conflict resolution using mediation, conferencing and other types of restorative and generative conversations in families, schools and other contexts. A narrative perspective on conflict resolution features strongly in the paper.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper is taught using Moodle and an on­-campus block course. Teaching will be offered through a block course in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, and through required participation online in Moodle. Regular discussions are scheduled and students can select from asynchronous online written discussions or syncronous Zoom discussions. Students must be available for each week of this paper, both on Moodle and on campus. See the timetable below for paper and block course dates.
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Required Readings

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Winslade, J., & Monk, G. (2008). Practicing narrative mediation: Loosening the grip of conflict. Jossey-Bass.

Note: This entire book is available to read online. You are able to download up to 42 pages of this e-book. You may want to download selected chapters as PDFs that you want as permanent copies.

Winslade, J., & Williams, M. (2012). Safe and peaceful schools: Addressing conflict and eliminating violence. Corwin Press.

Note: There are two digital copies of this book, each of which can be read by one person at a time. If you can't access the main link because someone else is reading it, you can find the second copy by going to the library main page and typing the title of the book into the search box.

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You will need to have

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As well as access to online and/or hardcopy readings, you will need recording equipment during the on-campus intensive block course.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Apply the concepts of discourse, positioning, externalising conversations to the task of conceptualising the processes of mediation
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  • Closely analyse and reflect upon their own communication and relational practices in mediation situations - with particular attention to their intentionality and use of language
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the specific issues at work in dispute resolution contexts, familiarity with a range of approaches to dispute resolution, and make connection between these and their own practice contexts
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  • have developed and practised to a level of competence the skills of mediation/restorative practice and begun to develop a narrative approach to this area of professional practice
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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In order to complete the course you will need to:

  1. attend 100% of the classroom intensive
  2. complete all assessment tasks.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1
27 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Assignment 2
17 Sep 2023
10:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Assignment 3
15 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Assignment 4
22 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Other:
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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