Evaluation of "polatlı negotiator mediator leader students" project; [Polatlı Müzakereci-Arabulucu-Lider öğrenci yetişiyor projesinin değerlendirilmesi]
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2016
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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, Peer-mediation 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. © 2016, Ankara University. All rights reserved.