Addressing relationship problems while developing mediation strategies
Learnings Outcomes
• development of mediation strategies
• improvement of the learners’ ability to give advice on interpersonal problems
Learnings Activities
• review expressions for giving advice
• analyze a written text detailing a relationship problem
• summarize the problem and propose advice
• exchange advice through a spokesperson who moves between groups
• share information gathered with the original group
• engage in a whole-class discussion to share the most interesting problems and advice
Teaching Activities
• monitor progress of classroom and remote learners
• check the accuracy of written summaries and advice given
• assist students in refining their language
• manage the timing and group dynamics throughout the activity
Materials & Tools
• texts with various relationship problems
• collaborative shared document for remote students (e.g., OneDrive, Edupad, Padlet)
