By: David J. Smith, October 10, 2016 For the past 7 years, I have taught in the certificate program at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University (GMU). In the program, students choose from one of four tracks. The certificate is offered on weekends: my class meets over 5 weekends. It’s an intenseContinueContinue reading “Advancing Conflict Resolution with Working Professionals”
Category Archives: Mediation and Conflict Intervention Techniques
Cyberweek 2016, October 31-November 4
By: David J. Smith, October 5, 2016 I received this notice from Bryan Hanson at the Werner Institute announcing Cyberweek 2016. ______________________________________________________________ Fall is here and Cyberweek 2016 is a few weeks away! Please make sure you save the dates of October 31st to November 4th, 2016 and join us online for what promises to be a wonderful week ofContinueContinue reading “Cyberweek 2016, October 31-November 4”
Using the “Community Laboratory” to Build Skills and Aptitudes
By: David J. Smith, February 24, 2016 One of my objectives as a teacher is to provide educational experiences for my students that replicate real world situations. As an advocate of experiential learning, I believe that change will not take place absent the opportunity to engage in the meaningful application and use of skills andContinueContinue reading “Using the “Community Laboratory” to Build Skills and Aptitudes”