Abstract
Peer support has developed a strong sense of belonging at Ulster University and has provided the underpinning evidence to develop a roadmap of best practice to consider when embedding peer support activities. The following principles apply: peer relations must involve meaningful interactions that will help fellow students share learning and may involve formalised student-led student groups from Year 1; peer relation activities should develop knowledge, confidence and identity; a sense of community is created when social integration is facilitated within and outside of the academic sphere and can be promoted through induction and student organised social events; peer relations fosters a collegiate environment and campus community and develops students academically and socially; and peer activities should be discipline owned and relevant to interests and future goals within the academic sphere.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | What works? Student retention and success change programme: Final conference 2017 |
Publisher | Higher Education Academy |
Pages | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 12 May 2017 |
Keywords
- peer support
- peer relations
- retention