Formação em Mediação

FORMAÇÃO DE MEDIADORES E EM MEDIAÇÃO DE CONFLITOS

A discussão por fazer

O último número da revista Conflict Resolution Quarterly (Vol.23-No.2) traz alguns artigos interessantes sobre treino e formação de mediadores, começando pelas Notas da Editora Tricia S. Jones - "'The Emperor's Knew Clothes': What We Don't Know Will Hurt Us" (http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/9X/07879849/078798499X.pdf):

Realçamos o seguinte parágrafo pela atualidade que, também para nós tem, visto que com a implementação da Mediação Penal em Portugal se deverão questionar modelos de formação de mediadores. Discussão necessária e importante, pois deverá por em causa modelos de formação, objectivos e critérios de eficácia, bem como modelos de mediação. "...as a field, we are not careful consumers of the excellent research already available that may guide us in our endeavors. It is also suggest that, as a field, we should no longer coddle ourselves by pretending ´we're doing the best we can.` We aren't. Doing better will require more serius planning, preparation, creative assessment structures, and careful oversight. Doing better will raise difficult questions about goals and desired impacts."

Outros artigos para os quais vale a pena chamar a atenção e que merecem reflexão:

Beyond basic training: A model for developing mediator competence (p 237-257)
Etty Lieberman, Yael Foux-Levy, Peretz Segal;
Abstract
This article examines the effectiveness of a model system, developed under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice in Israel, for furthering the training of mediators. The model emphasizes training through practical experience and development of critical self-assessment abilities, allowing individuals to recognize their personal strengths and weaknesses. The research concludes that there is a vital need for continuous training to facilitate both professional and personal growth of mediators.

What theory? How collaborative problem-solving trainers use theory and research in training and teaching (p 259-276)
Julie Macfarlane, Bernie Mayer
Abstract
The authors describe an interview-based research project that explored the impact of theory and research on practice and training. The study found that many training programs refer only occasionally to theory and research, instead relying primarily on the wisdom and personal experience of the trainer. The authors identify barriers to the integration of theory and research into training programs, and propose new resources and strategies for overcoming these obstacles.