Exploring the Role of Peers in Enhancing Student Success
“Students learn a great deal by explaining their ideas to others and by participating in activities in which they can learn from their peers”
(Boud, 2001).
Peer Learning can significantly assist students in the transition into and throughout higher education and strongly motivates learning and enhances student success.
This workshop explored the role of Peers in providing a holistic, value-added and enriched student experience. It provided answers to some of the following questions:
What is the role of the Peer?
How do you select Peers to be involved in structured support?
What are the boundaries?
What will be the benefits?
This workshop was interactive and encouraged participants to consider different approaches to using Peers to support students."