Assist students in becoming more independent, and more academically confident
Personal growth and self-awareness through reflection
Events
Student care exam packages
ProcrstiNOt / Get It Done (antiprocrastination events
Outreach
Meetings and consultations in Kingston area
Workshops and meeting on campus including residence
Working with specific faculty / groups
working with athletics (coaches and student athletes
Training Topics
Indigenous sensitivity training
Self Care
EDI ( equity, diversity, inclusion)
Communication Skills
Mental Health / Wellness
Team Building
Training
(Flipped Classroom)
Practice 1:1 consultations
Practice presentations
Hands on practice
Pedagogical Development
Discuss theory and case studies
Group activities
Homework ( reading & research)
Grammar lessons
1:1 Meetings/Coaching/Appointments
Teach students how to set effective goals
Offer advice, encouragement and support
Delivering Workshops / Presentations
Practical Experience
(Situated Learning)
Peer to Peer Program core components
- Develop academic learning strategies and writing skills
- Make the transition from high school to university
- Overcome academic challenges, including recognizing/responding/referring students who identify mental health as a contributing factor to their academic challenge
- Develop peer leadership skills
- Support the development of personal skills
-improve retention rates, and grade point average
Experiential Learning, a Peer Program Model
(understanding theory and practice)
Sense of Community
Decrease social isolation of peers and those who they mentor