Just published – together with two great colleagues – an article on peer mentoring in the Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. Abstract This paper explores how to facilitate the ‘bedding in’ and ‘becoming of’ undergraduate students who come from non-traditional backgrounds and struggle with what is, for them, the often alien world of academic […]
On Wednesday the 11th of March a group of mentors gave insight into their work at the London Met Get Ahead Conference 2015. They run a stall with lots of information on peer mentoring – and showcased their reflective blogs on laptops. Find a detailed report on the conference here – written by one of […]
Clare Gartland, Senior Lecturer in Education at University Campus Suffolk, has published a new book on student ambassadors in higher education – linked to the subjects of science, technology engineering and mathematics. The book is called: STEM Strategies: Student ambassador and equality in higher education. The book seems to make up an interesting read for […]
For those that are interested in learning more about the people that influenced education – and the education system: How children learn: From Montessori to Vygotsky – Educational theories and approaches made easy by Linda Pound (2005) This might also give some insight into learning styles and learning experiences – as well as teaching approaches used […]
Here is a brilliant – but rather sad post – by one of this year’s mentors. I am gone miss them all. Luckily, new ones will start the module in September – so there is something to look forward to – as well as an opportunity to evaluate and revise. Further inputs on peer mentoring […]
As outlined in another post – see here – in a peer mentoring relationship it is important to end the mentor/mentee relationship positively. For this years cohort of mentors and mentees, we planned a ‘social event’ where they both could give each other feedback – and celebrate what they have achieved. The event turned out […]
Here are some notes on the last stage of the peer mentoring process… The closure phase of the mentoring relationship often presents a challenge to the individuals involved in the mentoring process. Hence, it is important to draw close attention to this phase – and plan it carefully. The closure phase of the mentoring process […]
Interesting article that outlines how much peer mentoring relies on relationships – and also what the benefits and risk of peer mentoring are. Mentors themselves said that the main benefits of being a mentor are: being able to support students, reapplying concepts in their own lives and developing connections themselves – though their were differences […]
Yesterday, I came across this blog post – and it reminded me on how much we all rely on positive feedback – and encouragement by others. See: http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/positive-post-it-day/ So… Why not leave some positive notes for your mentees – or encourage them to write something positive for each other? It only takes a stack of post-it […]
New research by the HEA looked into peer-led learning – and highlights that students who take part in peer-led learning session experience reduced anxiety associated with transition into higher education. They have also a greater sense of belonging and improved academic confidence – something we also experience with our peer mentoring sessions. There are also […]
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