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The role of peer mediation in conflict management in the school context

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Resumo:This study, conducted in a 2nd and 3rd cycle basic school located in Northern Portugal, aimed to evaluate the impact of a peer-mediation training programme on the attitudes and behaviours of student mediators, with the broader aim of empowering students as active citizens anchored in values that foster positive coexistence and a culture of peace. Grounded in mediation principles, the programme was designed, implemented, and evaluated, equipping students as agents of change capable of contributing to a more balanced school climate. The peer-mediation training comprised eight sessions of approximately 60 minutes each and, for evaluation purposes, a pre‑post approach was adopted to examine changes in the attitudes and behaviours of student mediators in their school practice. The findings showed that student mediators acquired knowledge and competences in mediation — specifically regarding the process, principles, and the mediator’s role in school contexts — as well as self-reported improvements in their conduct when handling conflict situations. These results reinforce the need to invest in the creation and development of mediation spaces that promote social inclusion and positive coexistence, whose practice strengthens the educational community and contributes to the construction of a culture of peace.
Autores principais:Correia, Iara
Outros Autores:Alves, Regina
Assunto:Alunos-mediadores educação mediação mediação escolar mediação de pares Education mediation peer mediation student-mediators school mediation
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Escola Superior de Educação e Ciências Sociais do Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre
Idioma:português
Origem:Aprender

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