Violence and bullying in schools are one of major challenges educational institutions are facing throughout Europe and the rest of the world. World Health Organization is periodically undertaking a survey on pupils' health and well being. Out of 37 countries participating in survey, Lithuania unfortunately is among those showing worst results. When Germany is 21st from the end. In 2013 Unisef has published the report on children right to quality education, proper learning and living conditions. The survey results show that Lithuania is the only country among 29 participated in the survey where 50 % of children are being bullied. Situation in Latvia is slightly better - 45 % (http://www.bepatyciu.lt/kampanija-be-patyciu/tyrimai-apie-patycias-1/). Therefore the main aim of the project is development of Nonviolent Communication skills in schools by implementing mediation system. The objectives of the project are the following: 1. Enhancing school educators' professional development through development of mediation training programme and organization of trainings; 2. Fostering pupils' conflict resolution skills through development of training programme and organization of training activities; 3. Raising awareness of mediation as effective method for Nonviolent Communication within school communities. This is continuous project of the previously implemented LLP transfer of innovation project "Improvement of social pedagogues’ professional qualification by mediation implementation“ implemented in 2013-2015. However this project is based on systematic approach therefore main target groups of the project are school managers, educators and pupils. Main activities of the project are the following: - development of mediation training programme for educators (e-versions in LT, LV, DE); - development of virtual learning platform for mediators; - preparation of learning programme and exercise books for pupils (150 copies in LT, LV, DE); - preparation of recommendations for schools on mediation application (150 copies in LT, LV, DE). - organizations of workshops for schools (at least 3 in LT and LV); - organization of round-table discussions for pupils (at least 2 in LT and LV); - organization of round table discussions with decision makers (at least 2 in LT and LV); - organizations of national seminars for education communities (1 in LT and LV for 30 participants in each) - organization of final conference (1 day event for 50 participants); - preparation of brochure about mediation and Non-conflict communication (100 copies in LT, LV, DE). Intangible results of the project: - improved the qualification and mediation competency of 12 educators and managers; - improved educator preparation programmes in 3 institutions; - improved conflict resolution skills of 60 pupils; - improved practice of nonviolence communication in 2 schools; - raised awareness of mediation in 22 schools; - positive and supportive attitude towards mediation formed at policy level; - improved the quality of international cooperation within 7 organizations.
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