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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Mediation In Practice
Reference LLM692 Version 2
Created June 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved August 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with an understanding of the principal models of mediation and to provide the opportunity for them to learn about the mediation process in action

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Analyse the principal mediation models, as well as the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the work of a mediator
2 Demonstrate possession of the skills necessary to be a mediator
3 Demonstrate the ability to conduct a mediation session

Indicative Module Content
This course teaches a mainstream facilitative mediation model, alongside evaluative, transformative and narrative alternatives. It offers opportunities for skills based learning through roleplay and small group exercises. It also provides an introduction to mediation in context, including family, community, commercial and workplace mediation. It introduces students to current debates within mediation, e.g. the facilitative v evaluative mediation; the role of social justice; impartiality and neutrality.

Module Delivery
This module is primarily taught online using discussion forums and online tutorials. Some of the teaching and preparation for the assessment are taught using a hybrid on-campus/online model.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 10 50
Non-Contact Hours 140 100
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Mediation Exercise (role play) whereby student undertakes a practical mediation session with other participants worth 100% of overall mark

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
A grade will be provided for each criterion on the feedback grid which is specific to the assessment. The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum Grade D is required to pass the module
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 SHIPMAN, S., WATERS W.W. and BROWN, H., 2018. Brown & Marriott's ADR principles and practice. 4th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
2 BUSH, R.A.B. and FOLGER, J., 2005. The promise of mediation: the transformative approach to conflict. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.ebook
3 COOLEY, J. W., 2002. Mediation advocacy. 2nd ed. Notre Dame, Ind.: National Institute for Trial Advocacy
4 FISHER, R., URY, W., PATTON, B., 2012. Getting to yes: negotiating an agreement without giving in. 3rd ed. London: Random House Business.
5 ROBERTS, S. and PALMER, M. Dispute processes: ADR and the primary forms of decision making. (3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020).
6 ALEXANDER, N. and CHONG, S. The Singapore Convention on Mediation: A Commentary. (Kluwer Law International, 2019).
7 WINSLADE, J. and MONK, G., 2001. Narrative mediation: a new approach to conflict resolution. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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