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… experiences in assisting disputing parties in reaching a mutually agreeable resolution. Students conduct actual mediations guided by professional mediators at Trajekt (Jongeren en Studentenbuurtbemiddeling). Teacher preparation Connect with local community providers that experience real-life disputes and a need for medi- ation. The teacher liaises with the community and organises events (guest speakers, conferences) to enhance this initiative. Student preparation Student mediators have to prepare for interviews, CV reviews, and role playing scenarios as part of an initial selection process. Flow Students … GCEd elements Moral/ethical reasoning, (glocal) participatory action, change agency, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, upstander skills, active listening, intercultural communication, respect, fairness, empathy, humility, courage. Contacts: Mark Kawakami, Kristien Festjens, Nikki van Dijk (PR) …