Education and Dispute Resolution
HDDR 6370, Section 775
Fall Term, 2009
This course syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for the course. Both SMU and the instructor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, assignments, and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible.
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Mr. Weinglass: Will you please identify yourself for the record?
The Witness: My name is Abbie [Hoffman]. I am an orphan of America.
Mr. Weinglass: Between the date of your birth November 30, 1936, and May 1, 1960, what if anything occurred in your life?
The Witness: Nothing. I believe it is called an American education.
Testimony from the trial of the Chicago Conspirators, 1969
Course No.: HDDR 6370, Section 775
Credit Hours: 3
Class meeting time: Friday, August 14, 4:00-9:00PM
Saturday, August 15, 8:30 AM—5:30 PM
Sunday, August 16, 8:30 AM—5:30 PM
Friday August 28, 4:00—9:00 PM
Saturday, August 29, 8:30 AM—5:30 PM
Sunday, August 30, 8:30 AM—5:30 PM
Course description: The course will survey the various elements and participants involved in conflict in educational settings from k through college and beyond. Participants will explore the processes utilized to resolve conflicts in such areas.
Course prerequisites: None.
Conflict Resolution Education. U.S. Department of Justice/U.S. Department of Education, 1996. Document # NCJ 160935. Download and print.
Students Resolving Conflict: Peer Mediation in Schools. Richard Cohen.
Please see appendix entitled, “Appendix: Reading Assignments.”
1. Short paper 30%
Due: August 21, 2009
2. Major paper 60%
Due: September 11, 2009
3. Class participation: 10%
Grading Scale:
94-100 = A Exceptional
90-93 = A- Excellent
87-89 = B+ Outstanding
84-86 = B Good
80-83 = B- Adequate
77-79 = C+ Not Sufficient
Rules: Course, Departmental and Institutional
LATE PAPER POLICY: Late papers are accepted only by pre-arrangement with the instructor.
ABSENCES: One (1) absence will not affect your grade. Further absences will each lower your grade by five (5) points. Students should contact and inform the Instructor as soon as possible regarding any absences.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Be prepared, attend class and participate in class discussions and activities.
SMU HONOR CODE: Please refer to the SMU Student Handbook concerning intellectual integrity and academic honesty.
Appendix: Reading Assignments
Friday, August 14: Manual, pp. 1-41
Saturday, August 15: Manual, pp. 42-162
Textbook, Chapter 1
Sunday, August 16: Manual, pp.207-286
Friday, August 28: Manual, pp. 163-206
Textbook, Chapters 2-5
Saturday, August 29: Manual, pp. 287-328
Textbook, Chapters 6-11
Sunday, August 30: Conflict Resolution Education
Handout: “Recommended Standards for School-based Peer Mediation Programs 2007”
Handout: “A Guide to Facilitative Mediation”
Textbook: Appendices A-E