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CNR 615 Syllabus

COURSE NUMBER: CNR 615

COURSE TITLE: MEDIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

CREDITS: 3 SEMESTER CREDITS (3:3)

PREREQUISITES: (Prerequisites:   CNR 600, 601, 610 and 611)

FOR WHOM PLANNED: This is a fifth course in the six course core theory and skills sequence required for the Master’s Program in Conflict Resolution. May be taken as an elective with the permission of the Program Director.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Roy J. Baroff, Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator, 240 Buteo Ridge, Pittsboro, NC, Office Hours: TBA and / or by appointment, 919-542-2575, rjb@roybaroffmediation.comrjb@roybaroffmediation.com

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the theory and practice of mediation conferences in a range of settings and using various mediation models.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• apply different models of mediation in various settings
• be able to conduct a complete simulated mediation from opening statement to conclusion
• demonstrate case management skills in the administration of mediation cases in a private practice or organizational setting

TEACHING STRATEGIES:
This course explores mediation theory and practice in application. The seminar will be highly interactive and each student will lead two complete simulated mediation cases before the end of the semester. Gender and cultural differences are explored during the application of mediation theory to the practice of mediation in different settings. Family structure and relational dynamics are also explored in focusing on the application of mediation practice to family issues. Demonstration role plays by practicing mediators will also be used.

During the simulated mediation role plays, cases will demonstrate settlement conferences, family and community disputes. Students will take lead roles as mediators and play other professionals such as attorneys, guardian-ad-litem, teachers, social workers, and various disputants. Mediations will target a one hour settlement discussion, but simulations will vary depending on issues and participants.

EVALUATION METHODS AND GUILDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENTS:
To determine final grades, students will be evaluated on the following:

Class Participation and Performance 50%

• raising and answering questions related to the theoretical and legal issues
• synthesizing the theories of mediation to specific types of practice
• providing constructive feedback on the simulated, interactive learning process
• providing constructive assistance in helping classmates improve their mediation skills throughout the semester
• demonstrated excellence in simulated mediation role play exercises, with intelligent questions and feedback to fellow students and instructor
• conducting two different simulated mediations during the course, from opening statement to conclusion

Debriefing reports on mediation simulations 50%
Each student will write a 300 word synopsis of the mediation simulations for the week, due the next week in class. Scope and focus of this paper to be structured as case management notes; details outlined in class.

Letter grades are assigned to all performance, A - F; plus (+) and minus (-) grades are given. There are no A+ grades.

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REQUIRED TEXTS

The Handbook of Family Dispute Resolution: Mediation Theory and Practice.Allison Taylor. Jossey Bass, 2002.

Narrative Mediation: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution. John Winslade & Gerald Monk. Jossey Bass, February, 2000.

The Promise of Mediation: The Transformative Approach to Conflict. Robert Baruch Bush & Joseph P. Folger, Jossey Bass, 2005.

Page updated: 22-May-2007