Table of Contents
Foreword Belinda Hopkins 9
Introduction 13
Why This Book? 13
Introducing the Authors 14
Restorative Practice and Students - the Connection Between Positive Learning Environments and Student Wellbeing 14
Students 15
The School Environment 16
The Roots of Restorative Circles 16
A Note on Language 17
Part 1 Restorative Circles - a Mindset, a Method and Tool for Conflict Resolution 19
Circles - an Ancient Tradition 22
Circle - a Symbol of Community and Restorative Values 22
The Role of the Facilitator 24
The Structure of a Restorative Circle 24
Talking Piece 27
The Background of Problem-Solving Circles 27
Two Paradigms 28
Nonviolent Communication 29
Restorative Questions 32
Part 2 Implementing the Circle Method 37
Planning the Implementation Process 38
The Framework for Restorative Circles 40
Creating an Inclusive Learning Community 42
The Quiet Students 43
Circle Time: Having Fun - Learning Together 44
Outline of the First Circle Time 46
Restorative Circles as a Daily Routine 48
Outline of a Dialogue Workshop 49
Peer Education 51
Circle Time Used in Tutor Groups 52
Outline of the Use of Circle Time in Tutor Groups 53
Fostering Wellbeing While Working on Academic Subjects 55
Outline of the Use of Restorative Practices in Academic Subjects 57
Part 3 Restoring Relations 61
Schools - Arenas for Socialisation 61
Violence, Noise and Unrest 62
The Bystander Effect 62
How does this relate to the classroom? 63
How to Change Misbehaviour in Class 63
Conflict Escalation 64
Conflict as Property 65
The Social Disciplinary Window 69
Can Restorative Approaches Be Offered in Cases of Bullying? 70
Bullying on Social Media 75
Preparations for a Restorative Meeting 77
Frequently Asked Questions 79
The Micro Circle 80
Fostering Student Wellbeing - a Whole-School Approach 83
Part 4 Games and Activities 85
Check-in 85
Fruit Salad 86
The Sun Shines on 86
Hurricane 87
Positive Name Game 87
Hi, Hi, Hi 88
Four Comers - An Activity on Moral Dilemmas 88
Break the Code 89
The Dot 90
Counting Together- 1-2-3 91
My Triggers 92
Paper - Not Floor 92
Listening at Several Levels 93
The Conflict Tree Diagram 95
Lederach: Conflict Escalation 97
Zip, Zip, Bop 98
'I' Message and You Message (Giraffe and Jackal Language) 100
Four Small Words 100
Who is the Leader? 101
Personal Road Map 102
The mountain 103
The Mug 104
What is Hidden Behind Anger? 105
Restorative Questions 106
Check-out - Evaluation 106
Give a Compliment 107
Tap on the shoulder 108
The pyramid of confirmation/acknowledgement 108
Texas Hug 108
Jump Together 108
Bibliography 111
Internet Resources 113
Index 115
