Evaluation of "Polatlı Negotiator Mediator Leader Students" Project

Authors

  • Derya G. Yıldız
  • Hasan Çetin
  • Abbas Türnüklü
  • Mustafa Tercan
  • Cemile Çetin
  • Tarkan Kaçmaz

Keywords:

Peer Mediation, conflict, conflict resolution

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of "Polatlı Negotiator Mediator
Leader Students" project which aimed to identify student conflicts among high school students in Polatlı,
Ankara, based on changing world values and help them manage and transform their conflicts using
innovative and peaceful procedures. During the project, a total of 829 students (394 female and 435 male)
from 10 high schools in Polatlı were presented “Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation and Negotiation Training
Program”. The study utilized qualitative research methods and Process Evaluation Interview Questions, Peermediation Forms, and Program Evaluation Questionnaire were used for data collection. Research findings
showed that mediation training had positive contributions to students’ problem-solving skills, their
relationships, their socialization and self-confidence and also led to a decrease in disciplinary incidents at
schools. Furthermore, it was also found that 96.5% of the mediation meetings resulted in settlement and
agreements

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Published

2023-12-20

How to Cite

Derya G. Yıldız, Hasan Çetin, Abbas Türnüklü, Mustafa Tercan, Cemile Çetin, & Tarkan Kaçmaz. (2023). Evaluation of "Polatlı Negotiator Mediator Leader Students" Project. Elementary Education Online, 15(2), 650–670. Retrieved from https://ilkogretim-online.org/index.php/pub/article/view/6614

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2016)

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Articles

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