Abstract
Peer support within the university education sector is well recognised for positively impacting upon student retention, progression, and academic attainment metrics (Davies and Allan, 2014; Keenan, 2014; Foy and Keane, 2018).
In academic year 2021-2022, a year-long undergraduate student intern was appointed. The project ran as a series of 60-minute workshops every month across five departments (Applied Sciences. Nursing, Midwifery & Health. Psychology. Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing. Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation) within the institution.
The unique aspect of this study was the specific focus on qualitatively examining Regina’s experience of leading the project and the consequent impact it has had upon her academic, personal and professional development.
Interview data was interpreted using the POWER Reflective Framework for Students-as-Partners Practices and Processes (Smith and Verwoord, 2020).
In academic year 2021-2022, a year-long undergraduate student intern was appointed. The project ran as a series of 60-minute workshops every month across five departments (Applied Sciences. Nursing, Midwifery & Health. Psychology. Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing. Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation) within the institution.
The unique aspect of this study was the specific focus on qualitatively examining Regina’s experience of leading the project and the consequent impact it has had upon her academic, personal and professional development.
Interview data was interpreted using the POWER Reflective Framework for Students-as-Partners Practices and Processes (Smith and Verwoord, 2020).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | PALS (Peer Assisted Learning)/SI-PASS The Leader Experience Conference Queen Margaret University Edinburgh |
Publication status | In preparation - 5 Jun 2023 |
Event | PALS/SI-PASS: The Leader Experience Conference. Queen Margaret University. Edinburgh.: PALS/SI-PASS: The Leader Experience Conference - Queen Margaret University. , Edinburgh., United Kingdom Duration: 5 Jun 2023 → 6 Jun 2023 |
Conference
Conference | PALS/SI-PASS: The Leader Experience Conference. Queen Margaret University. Edinburgh. |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh. |
Period | 5/06/23 → 6/06/23 |
Keywords
- PALS
- SI-PASS
- Leadership
- Peer Support
- Higher Education