LW6406 - Mediation Practice | ||||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
Since Hong Kong implemented its Civil Justice Reform in April 2009, a great deal of effort has been made to encourage a wider application of mediation in the dispute resolution arena. This course combines both theory and practice skills. A variety of readings, exercises, videos, and role-plays will be used to encourage in-depth analysis of mediation concepts and the application of these concepts in practice through conducting a variety of case scenarios under the supervision of experienced coaches. The course is designed to enable students to learn independently, with ongoing facilitation and support from experienced teaching staff and coaches. Students are encouraged to interact with the coaches to develop knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects which are critical for the effective practice of mediation. The course will further innovate a student’s ability to grasp the fundamental concepts with the ultimate goal of discovering how mediation functions from a practical standpoint. In addition, students will study negotiation and communication skills, as well as the essential skills needed to facilitate an effective mediation process from start to finish. Students will be encouraged to critically reflect on their learning and interpersonal skills, a pre-requisite for effective mediation practice. A successful student will achieve a good understanding of the basic principles of mediation with some practical experience of mediating a variety of disputes of different form and nature. The Course is accredited by the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL) as meeting its stage one training requirements and is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) as meeting its requirements towards membership (students must obtain at least a mark of 55% in the course to be considered for exemption). | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 100% | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
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