The Student's Guide to Peer Mentoring: Get More from Your University Experience

ISBN-13: 9781137599957 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 120 str.

Louise Frith; Gina May; Amanda Pocklington

Opis

Whether you already work as a student mentor or are considering becoming one, this book will serve as an indispensable companion and will help you to make the most of your mentoring experience.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. The Role of Peer Mentors in Universities 2. Why Become a Peer Mentor? 3. What Characteristics are Needed to be an Effective Mentor? 4. Academic Support 5. Social Support 6. Trouble-shooting 7. What Skills do Mentors Gain? 8. Reflecting on the Experience of Being a Mentor Conclusion.

O autorze

Louise Frith is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, specialising in academic peer mentoring and academic skills development.

Gina May is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, with particular interests in online teaching and learning.

Amanda Pocklington is an Academic Skills Advisor and Peer Programme Manager at the University of Exeter, UK. 

Blurb

There are many different reasons for students to become a peer mentor. Perhaps you are looking to enhance your CV, or simply to help others? Whatever your motivations,  this book will serve as an indispensable companion and will help you to make the most of your experience.

This book:

· Identifies the characteristics of successful peer mentors

· Shows you what’s involved in providing academic and pastoral support to other students

·  Provides guidance on dealing with challenging scenarios

·  Helps you to reflect on and articulate the skills you’ll develop

LOUISE FRITH is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, specialising in academic peer mentoring and academic skills development.

GINA MAY is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, with particular interests in online teaching and learning.

AMANDA POCKLINGTON is an Academic Skills Advisor and Peer Programme Manager at the University of Exeter, UK.