http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/blog_researchers/ A blog for Researchers interested in Conflict Resolution in Education. en bill.warters@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-09-30T18:07:11+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/survey_contemporary_peace_education/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/survey_contemporary_peace_education/#When:18:07:11Z Peace Educator Betty Reardon has put out a call for nominations for recent publications of significance to peace education. The purpose of the survey is to take the first step toward identifying the major concepts and issues that form the substance of contemporary peace education, the commonalities and differences in current content and teaching-learning, its foundational philosophies, the social and political purpose it pursues and the educational goals and learning objectives of the practitioners, and… Requests for Assistance 2011-09-30T18:07:11+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/balancing_comprehensiveness_and_feasibility_in_peer_mediation/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/balancing_comprehensiveness_and_feasibility_in_peer_mediation/#When:21:42:25Z This recent qualitative dissertation project by Maura Dillon provides ideas about how to create peer mediation programs that are both realistic and maximally beneficial. The research involved reviewing recommendations made in the professional literature for creating successful programs and soliciting practical perspectives on these recommendations by interviewing five middle school counselors currently coordinating peer mediation programs. Lessons from the Field: Balancing… Expert Advice, Field Reports 2011-06-18T21:42:25+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/interactive_timeline_of_creducation.org_website_highlights/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/interactive_timeline_of_creducation.org_website_highlights/#When:19:41:40Z As part of our website summary report for our FIPSE subcontract we developed a quick online timeline of some of the project highlights from the past 3 years. Field Reports 2011-05-09T19:41:40+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/voice_of_teachers_journal_special_ed/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/voice_of_teachers_journal_special_ed/#When:14:45:41Z Dear Colleagues, You are invited to submit your research paper for possible inclusion in a special issue of the Voice of Teachers journal devoted to Peace Education. Peace education is the practice of teaching the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to promote peace at all levels, and we invite your submissions on any theme related to this topic. The Voice of Teachers is an online, peer-reviewed journal designed to strengthen the… New Developments, Requests for Assistance 2010-12-08T14:45:41+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/additional_research_on_positive_impacts_of_sel_for_k-8_students/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/additional_research_on_positive_impacts_of_sel_for_k-8_students/#When:16:07:54Z This research report includes detailed information and results about a large scale study and findings from three scientific reviews involving 324, 303 children on the positive impacts of SEL for K-8 students .  The report presents an overview of the 3 reviews that include: a). Interventions for the General Student Body, b). Interventions for Students with Early-Identified Problems, and c). an After-School Review: Programming for Students When the School Day Ends.  The report delineates the… Resource Reviews 2009-12-11T16:07:54+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/new_research_report_on_benefits_of_sel_programs/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/new_research_report_on_benefits_of_sel_programs/#When:14:07:58Z Readers may be interested in this brief that shares the latest research on the effects of Social and Emotional Learning SEL program benefits for students.  The brief includes strategies for implementing SEL.  The report provides information on the positive effects of SEL programming, for example, that SEL reduces problem behaviors associated with learning that may help precipitate low test scores.  Also provided in the paper is an explanation about an evidence-based program called S.A.F.E. (Sequenced,… Resource Reviews 2009-12-11T14:07:58+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/share_your_cr_day_experiences_and_suggestions/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/share_your_cr_day_experiences_and_suggestions/#When:16:45:19Z A great way to share your experiences about CR Day this year and make suggestions for CR Day 2010 is to blog!  This short (less than 5 minute) video at: http://snipurl.com/creteblogger explains the process of becoming a blogger for the CRETE Project.  By blogging you can share new ideas, valuable information, trade short takes about what works and ultimately enhance the CR Day experience with a Global audience. While you are blogging, be… Requests for Assistance 2009-10-15T16:45:19+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/australian_values_ed_reports/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/australian_values_ed_reports/#When:23:53:47Z Australia has been a leader in developing system-wide values education initiatives since the release of the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools in 2005. Many of these projects have been studied and the research reports are now becoming available. Some recently released items that may be of interest to CRE Researchers are noted below. The Values Education Good Practice… Field Reports 2009-07-11T23:53:47+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/special_issue_ire/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/special_issue_ire/#When:03:37:24Z Readers might be interested in this just released special issue of the International Review of Education which focuses on Education for Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution. Here’s the details: International Review of Education Volume 55, Numbers 2-3 / May, 2009 Special Issue: Education for Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution Introduction: Education for Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution Birgit Brock-Utne Why There Can Be No Conflict Resolution As Long As People Are Being Humiliated Evelin… Resource Reviews 2009-05-24T03:37:24+00:00 http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/program_evals_from_armenia_and_bih/ http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/program_evals_from_armenia_and_bih/#When:05:25:10Z These reports are cued up for entry into our resources catalog, but I wanted to mention them here for researchers interested in the implementation of school-based conflict resolution and peace education work in divided societies like Bosnia and Herzegovina or Armenia. Thanks go out to Carolyne Ashton for sharing these reports! Armenian Life Skills Curriculum Integration Evaluation Report (doc format) Armenian Life Skills Curriculum Integration Evaluation Report… Field Reports 2009-04-12T05:25:10+00:00