The Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility has just developed a step-by-step guide educators can use to create their own Peace Helpers program, as seen in the video.
Peace Helpers Become Classroom Problem SolversAt Brooklyn's PS 24, fourth and fifth graders resolve playground conflicts and train younger students to be peacemakers in their classrooms.
At Brooklyn's PS 24, fourth and fifth graders resolve playground conflicts and train younger students to be peacemakers in their classrooms.
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Release Date: 1/22/08
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Associate Producer:
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Editor:
- Karen Sutherland
Camera Crew:
- Orlando Video Productions
Narrator:
- Kris Welch
Original Music:
- Ed Bogas
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- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
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I just saw the video and I am
I just saw the video and I am glad to say that I have tried the peace helper strategy but I call it the negotiator. This really helps my students discuss with their feelings.
I felt the same way. The
I felt the same way. The "peace helper" idea is something I can't wait to try.
Conflict Resolution
This video just melted my heart! I have been planning on doing something similar in my own classroom using Little Big Minds by Marietta McCarty as my guide. It is a beautiful book and really helps facilitate these sometimes hard conversations in your classroom if your district is not ready to pay for outside sources. This video gave me the additional idea of having older students join forces with the younger students. It was so beautiful to see that 5th grader become the teacher. She stood up and spoke with so much grace and elegance and you could see that the younger students really look up to the older students. Thank you so much for sharing! Go PS 24!
I sat forward , as I felt the
I sat forward , as I felt the words expressed by the students, believing that a direction that will lead them to sharing a model of peace was in process. Memory of the moment (Peace Corner...) can come to the mind in the future, when in any decision stage. This approach like in mediation, reaches the self, the family, the community, and all in the universe. Thank you, and good health. I will share this opportunity!
Wow! I bow to PS 24!
Wow! I bow to PS 24!
Edutopia, indeed!
That's really interesting. I
That's really interesting. I will probably share this out. Yes, the term "Peace Helper" will probably cause some to roll their eyes, but there are detention halls, alternative schools, and courtrooms filled with kids who never learned these skills.
Is a pitty i can't watch it
Is a pitty i can't watch it with my cell phone,so i have to leave it thanks. Still remain EDUBROWSER
great video I wish we had something like this when I was in school this would had help me to stay in school and feel better about myself.
Excellent Video!!
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to watch this video and see the amazing things that are going on at this school. I feel that the teachers and directors of this program are right on target with how they are implementing this program. I thought it was great that they are focusing on character building lessons in school. Having the students teach the other students about how to handle conflict is a marvelous idea! I taught at an inner city school several years ago and we were implementing a similar program. The results from this program were so inspiring. We were teaching the students life skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Keep up the great work!
I find it simply wonderful,
I find it simply wonderful, if there is some kind of help for younger students. The seniors must always be an example for the younger and help them if such a need arises.