Paperback. 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 whats 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Student's Guide to Peer Mentoring (Paperback)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1137599952
ISBN 13: 9781137599957
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: new

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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 the Authors

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.

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