Origins of the School Mediation Programs: Different approaches that influence this restorative practice

Authors

  • Rosa Pulido Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
  • Gema Martín Seoane Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Beatriz Lucas Molina Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de La Rioja
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.29.2.132601
Keywords: Peer support, cooperative learning, restorative dialogues, restorative groups, restorative justice, restorative practices, mediation, peer mediation.

Supporting Agencies

  • Real Colegio Completense de Harvard

Abstract

The objective of the present article is to analyze the origins of school mediation and the disciplines that support it. A better knowledge of these different approaches and the terminology related (restorative justice, cooperative groups, supporting students, etc.) allows a broader understanding of its possibilities. To achieve this objective, a literature review was conducted: of aboriginal groups who use a concept of conciliation within their community, the incorporation into the judicial system, in addition to other areas that have influenced the development of mediation programs in educational settings, such as cooperative learning and peer support programs. Finally conclusions are presented, analyzing the contributions of each approach, which will result in better implementation of this intervention approach.

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Author Biographies

Rosa Pulido, Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Profesora Contratado Doctor.

Gema Martín Seoane, Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Profesora Contratado Doctor

Beatriz Lucas Molina, Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de La Rioja

Departamento CC de la Educación
Área de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, profesora Titular Interino
Published
28-04-2013
How to Cite
Pulido, R., Martín Seoane, G., & Lucas Molina, B. (2013). Origins of the School Mediation Programs: Different approaches that influence this restorative practice. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 29(2), 385–392. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.29.2.132601
Issue
Section
Developmental and Educational Psychology