Week 4     (Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2014)

In week 4 we will explore the processes of negotiation and mediation.

Objectives:

1. To define negotiation and mediation

2. To identify the difference between positions and interests

3. To develop basic negotiation and mediation skills

Activities:

1. Negotiation Toolkit

2. Two-party negotiation role play

3. Mediation role play

Guest Speaker: Kristina Berdan, contributor to the Middle School Peacebuilding Toolkits for Educators. On Sunday, February 9, at 2:00 PM GMT, Kristina will discuss how to bring social action projects into the classroom. 

Task 1: Negotiation Toolkit Parts 1 and 2 (Days 1-3; February 3-5)

a. Watch the two videos below explaining the key principles of negotiation. If you cannot view Youtube videos, click on the dropbox link below to view the videos as MP4 files.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lnq9lskfjsnj0m0/NndTIpcTgs

b. Join the discussion on negotiation here.

Task 2: Negotiation Role Play (Days 2-5; February 4-7)

Option 1:

In pairs use Google+ Hangout Video or Chat to role play the mango tree negotiation.

a. Sign up here if you want to participate in the negotiation role play and I will put you in pairs.

b. Read the mange tree scenario here: Mango tree scenario.pdf

c. Once you've been put in a pair and given a role, either Adama or Saga, prepare for the negotiation by reviewing and thinking about the items on the negotiation prep worksheet:  Negotiation Prep Worksheet.pdf

d. Arrange a time with your partner to negotiate the scenario.

e. Post the outcome of your negotiation here.

Option 2: 

Watch the videos of the two Mango Tree Negotiation Role Plays below (one that goes well and one that does not) and comment here about how they reflect the content of the power point presentations above in Task 1. 

If you cannot view videos on Youtube, go to the following link and watch the negotiation videos (videos 1 and 2 on the link):

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wjwz6pdpqdoehpf/WvJkbSdyAE

Task 3: Mediation Presentation (Days 4-6; February 6-8)

Watch the mediation presentation below and then continue on to the mediation role play in Task 4. 

If you can't view the mediation presentation via YouTube, please go to the link below and download the MP4 file from dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/deu1o9zgqp0c532/Mediation.mp4

Task 4: Mediation Role Play (Days 4-6; February 6-8)

a. Watch the video of the Mango Tree Mediation below. What do you notice? What goes well and what doesn't? What's missing from the process, based on the negotiation and mediation power point presentations? Comment here. If you cannot view the video below, please view it at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wjwz6pdpqdoehpf/WvJkbSdyAE

Below is the content used for the mediation role play, in case you would like to use it in the future.

Mango tree mediation scenario.pdf

Mango Tree Private Instructions - Saga.docx Mango Tree Private Instructions - Adama.docx

Mango tree mediation role prep sheet.pdf

Mango tree mediator prep worksheet.pdf

b. Watch the video below about George Mitchell and his work as a mediator in the Northern Ireland peace process. Go to the Google Community to comment on the similarities and differences between formal and informal processes. What themes are the same? 

Task 5: Participate in the Webinar on Engaging Students in Social Action  (Day 7; February 9, 2:00 pm GMT)

Guest Speaker: Kristina Berdan, contributor to the Peacebuilding Toolkits for Educators

Join the HOA on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 GMT. To join the HOA, go to the Virtual Studio for instructions. The link for the HOA will be posted 15 minutes before the start of the session.

Use the World Time Zone Converter to calculate what 2:00 and 2:30 pm GMT are in your local time.

HELPDESK: Technical questions? Go to the Helpdesk Page of this wiki and post your question in the comments section at the bottom of the page.