TWZ Enterprises eClass Syllabus
Course Credit:
Two (2) MCLE Credit Hours
Prerequisites:
Enthusiasm for Alternative Dispute Resolution!
Textbook and Materials:
No books, no tapes. Just read the lessons on your screen!
Course Description:
An introduction to the concepts of facilitative mediation, including history and philosophy, strategies of mediation and negotiation, and ethics considerations of alternative dispute resolution.
Course Objectives:
- *To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of mediation
- *To understand some basic strategies of negotiation in a mediated setting
- *To acquire basic mediation skills for a facilitative environment
- *To learn the fundamental ethical considerations of alternative dispute resolution
Course Outline:
* Unit 1: General Overview
Unit Lesson
Unit Exercise
Unit Quiz
* Unit 2: Negotiation Strategies
Unit Lesson
Unit Exercise
Unit Quiz
* Unit 3: Mediation Strategies
Unit Lesson
Unit Exercise
Unit Quiz
* Unit 4: Ethics of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Unit Lesson
Unit Exercise
Unit Quiz
* Review Project
* Final Exam
Instructional Methods:
TWZ eClass utilizes unit introductions, unit lessons, unit exercises for the application of acquired knowledge, unit quizzes, live chats for synchronous student interaction, message boards, a final review project and a final exam. In addition to interaction within the TWZ eClass Learning Platform, students will be able to submit written assignments to the course facilitator. The course facilitator carefully evaluates each "homework" assignment and provides the student with meaningful feedback via email to enhance the learning experience.
Grading, Proof of Successful Completion:
Successful completion of the Mediation Concepts course shall result in a certificate. A certificate shall be awarded upon achieving a score of at least Seventy Percent on the final exam.
Students who have successfully completed TWZ eClass are recommended to cite their achievement on resumes and cover letters in the following manner:
* Successfully Completed TWZ Enterprises Mediation Course