The Student's Guide to Peer Mentoring: Get More From Your University Experience: 62 (Macmillan Study Skills) - Softcover

Frith, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137599952 ISBN 13: 9781137599957

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2017

Synopsis

Whatever stage of the peer mentoring journey your students are at, this engagingly-written book will help them to get the most out of their peer mentoring experience. It explains the role of peer mentors in universities and shows students exactly what’s involved in providing academic and pastoral support to other students. The book also contains a helpful trouble-shooting chapter, packed with supportive guidance on dealing with challenging scenarios. The final chapters of the book prompt students to reflect on the skills they have developed through peer mentoring, and help them to articulate these skills to prospective employers.

This book will be an essential companion for both aspiring and current student mentors, and an invaluable reference point for staff involved in facilitating peer mentoring schemes.

About this title

About the Author

Amanda Pocklington is an Academic Skills Advisor and Peer Programme Manager at the University of Exeter, UK.; Gina May is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, with particular interests in online teaching and learning.; Louise Frith is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, specialising in academic peer mentoring and academic skills development.

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1137599952
• ISBN 13: 9781137599957
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128