Florida International University Culture and Mediation Approaches Discussion
Discussion 2: Mediation Approaches and Models
For this Discussion, be sure to explain and support your answers and/or parts with the textbook. Use APA in-text citations (Links to an external site.) to support your content. Demonstrate that you can integrate the readings in your written work.
PART 1: Mediation Approaches
After watching the enclosed video, answer the following questions in “answer and question format: post the question, and then the answer”.
- What mediation approach did the mediator use: transformative, evaluative, or facilitative?
- How did you make your determination of the mediator’s approach? Explain and support your answer from the textbook.
- What are the pros and cons of using the mediator’s approach in this case? Explain and support your answer from the textbook.
- If you were the mediator, what other approaches would you have used in this case? Explain?
- PART 2: Culture and MediationReflect on the following questions and write a one-page reflection essay:
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- What assumptions does your root or familial culture hold about the ideal way to resolve conflict?
- What challenges might you face when disputants, friends, or co-workers do not share your cultural assumptions about how to define or resolve conflict?
- What cultures are evident in your location or city? How might these different cultural views impact how you engage in conflict or mediate a case