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    Leadership through peer mediation : research report

    Connor, Helene; Buccahan, Leo

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    2017-07-02
    Link to ePress publication:
    http://www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/index.php/leadership-through-peer-mediation/
    Citation:
    Connor, H. & Buccahan, L. (2017). Leadership through peer mediation: Research report. Unitec ePress Metro Report Series (2017/1). ISSN: 2537-8678 Retrieved from http://www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/
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    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/3833
    Abstract
    This report presents the findings of preliminary research into the perceptions of overall stakeholder satisfaction of eight Auckland secondary schools of the Leadership through Peer Mediation (LtPM) programme, a core programme of the Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa New Zealand (the Peace Foundation). The research was commissioned by the Peace Foundation with funding assistance from the Metro ITP Voucher Scheme, and was conducted in the second half of 2015. This research is an expression of the Peace Foundation’s commitment to regular programme evaluation and improvement. A core aim of the LtPM programme is to empower students as ‘ambassadors of social justice’. The programme trains students in the mediation processes and leadership skills needed to assist peers to resolve personal conflicts in a peaceful manner. The training covers issues such as personal responsibility, rapport building, and active, empathic communication. This research report offers a preliminary, qualitative assessment of the perceptions of LtPM on school cultures and student wellbeing. The report is unable to contend whether or not LtPM has had a significant impact on changes in the levels of bullying and the like, though anecdotes from participants and LtPM coordinators suggest it may have some impact on the ways students relate to one another. About this series: Metro Reports present research conducted through the Unitec Research Voucher Scheme, which facilitates access by industry and community clients to Unitec research expertise. This research is conducted to client brief, similar to research consultancy. Voucher Scheme projects are published and disseminated according to a recommended, but flexible and adaptable format. In this format there is less emphasis on systematic, comprehensive research justification, elaboration and presentation of findings, but rather an emphasis on research process, narrative and outcomes. Voucher Scheme project reports are intended to be accessible to clients and other research users in ways traditional academic research may not be. All papers are blind reviewed. For more papers in this series please visit: www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/index.php/category/publications/epress-series/metro-reports/
    Keywords:
    secondary schools, New Zealand, youth leadership, student leadership, student leadership in secondary schools, informal leadership, Leadership through Peer Mediation (LtPM), Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa New Zealand (the Peace Foundation)
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    130304 Educational Administration, Management and Leadership
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    Leadership Through Peer Mediation: Research Report by Dr Helene Connor and Leo Buccahan, is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial 3.0 New Zealand license.
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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