scholarly journals An undergraduate peer mentoring program at a Canadian university: Impact on student learning as perceived by instructors, peer mentors, and students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-110
Author(s):  
Dan S. Petrescu ◽  
Armin Yazdani ◽  
Cassidy R. VanderSchee ◽  
Christopher A. Bailey ◽  
Faygie Covens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
Mcgill University

Large undergraduate courses make it difficult for students to achieve learning outcomes, in part due to the lack of resources available to course instructors to support student learning in these intimidating and often impersonal settings. One way to support instructor teaching and student learning is the implementation of undergraduate peer mentoring programs, which capitalize on the Students-as-Partners framework. Undergraduate mentors’ relatability to their peers and their mastery of the course content make them excellent resources. This paper describes the development and implementation of a university-wide undergraduate peer mentoring program at McGill University in Canada and its impact on student learning as perceived by three populations: instructors, peer mentors, and students. Data on perceived learning was gathered through qualitative surveys. This case study presents one implementation model that may guide and inform the implementation of similar programs at other higher education institutions.

The Experiences and Perceptions of College Peer Mentors Interacting with Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-287
Author(s):  
Lindsay S. Athamanah ◽  
Marisa H. Fisher ◽  
Connie Sung ◽  
Jinny E. Han
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
The Impact

Peer mentoring programs provide an opportunity for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn, socialize, and work together in supportive and inclusive environments. In this study, we used a phenomenological research design to explore the impact of a college campus-based peer mentoring program on the experiences and perceptions of participating college peer mentors ( n = 13) toward high school students with IDD who were enrolled in a school-to-work transition program housed on campus. Using thematic analysis across four different data sources, we identified three main themes that peer mentors discussed based on their experiences in the program: (a) mentors’ personal development: constructing meaning of self, (b) mentee growth: perceived work and social impact, and (c) campus community benefits: normalizing disability. Peer mentors reported their own attitudes toward individuals with IDD were changed based on participating in the peer mentoring program and they observed improvements in their mentees’ personal and work-related social relationships. We discuss how these outcomes have impacted the peer mentors’ attitudes, career choices, and lives in general. We also provide implications for future research and practice regarding development and implementation of peer mentoring programs in the community.

Improving Student Learning Through an Interdisciplinary Case Study: Exploring Eutrophication in Lake Erie

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurel J. Anderson ◽  
Sarah L. Bunnell ◽  
Jennifer R. Yates
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Lake Erie ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Science Majors ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Improving Student Learning

This pedagogical project examined how embedding an interdisciplinary case study in an undergraduate ecology course impacted student learning outcomes. Specifically, we examined learning outcomes following participation in a group-based case study project, which asked students to adopt the role of an expert phycologist, microbiologist, agronomist, or limnologist in order to jointly investigate the problem of eutrophication in Lake Erie. We examined student learning outcomes on exam questions that tested students’ knowledge of eutrophication compared to their performance on exam questions that tested knowledge of course content taught using traditional lecture-based methods. We also examined how students’ recognition of the value of interdisciplinary approaches to solving science problems changed across the semester, as well as changes in students’ views of the ways in which the skills and knowledge of their major could contribute to solving eutrophication problems and the complex problem of climate change. Results indicated significant increases in student understanding of eutrophication through comparisons of pre- and posttest scores, and dramatic twofold increases in student learning on the eutrophication exam questions relative to the content taught using traditional instructional methods. Interestingly, at the end of the course, the non-science majors in the course were more likely to endorse interdisciplinary approaches for solving complex science problems than were the science majors in the course. Implications for educational practices for both major and nonmajor science courses are discussed.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PBL MELALUI PEMBUATAN TAMAN RUMPUT PADA MATERI LINGKARAN DI KELAS VIII

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Dian Septa Novari ◽  
Indah Widyaningrum ◽  
Widiawati W.
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Pbl Model

This study aims to determine 1) the student's activity during the implementation of PBL models and 2) student learning outcomes after the implementation of PBL models through the creation of grass park on the material circle in class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Pagaralam. This research is an experimental research category one shot case study involving 32 students of class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Pagaralam. The results showed that the activity of students during the loading applied to the model PBL through grass park is categorized as very active seen from the activity of visual, verbal, listening, metrics, and writing. While student learning outcomes after the implementation of the PBL model through the creation of grass park are categorized very well as indicated by the average value of students. Thus, the PBL model is very suitable for use in mathematics, especially in the area of a circle of matter.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS TERPADU MTs MIFTAHUL ULUM SITUBONDO

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Kiptiatul Hasanah ◽  
Nursalam Nursalam
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Average Difference ◽  
Case Study Design

This study aims to determine the effect of the discovery learning model on student learning outcomes in the Integrated Social Studies subject Class VII A at MTs Miftahul Ulum Situbondo. This study used a one-shot case study design. The subjects of this study were Class VII A, with a total of 30 students. They were collecting data using test instruments, observation and interviews. The results of the test instruments were tested by t-test. The analysis result shows that tcount> ttable is 3,814> 2,045. So it can be concluded that there is an average difference between the pretest and posttest learning outcomes. Which means that there is an effect of the discovery learning model on student learning outcomes in the Integrated Social Studies subject Class VII A at Mts Miftahul Ulum Situbondo.

scholarly journals DINAMIKA PENALARAN MORAL REMAJA YANG MENGIKUTI MENTORING AGAMA ISLAM DI KOTA BANDA ACEH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Vera Nova ◽  
Ida Fitria ◽  
M Reza Rifki
Keyword(s):  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Moral Orientation ◽  
One Year ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Banda Aceh

This study aims to determine the dynamics of moral reasoning among adolescents who take part in the Islamic mentoring program in Banda Aceh. This study used a case study qualitative approach involving six research subjects from 3 high schools in Banda Aceh who had participated in Islamic mentoring for more than one year. The data collection methods used was interviews, observation and FGD. The data analysis used is thematic analysis. The results of this study shows that the moral reasoning of six research subjects has been at the level of post conventional moral reasoning, social contract orientation stage of legality and moral orientation with universal ethical principles. Dynamic moral reasoning in the six subjects is formed from several factors, namely religious education from parents, religious education in schools especially the mentoring programs, curriculum and mentoring implementation methods, length of time for implementing mentoring, mentoring environment, and continuity of mentoring or length of time following mentoring. 

Peer mentoring in entrepreneurship education: towards a role typology

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 1026-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elin Kubberød ◽  
Siw M. Fosstenløkken ◽  
Per Olav Erstad
Keyword(s):  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Entrepreneurial Learning ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the contributions of peer mentoring as a learning support for mentee students in higher entrepreneurship education.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents a single embedded case study focussing on mentee students’ perceptions of peer mentors’ support of their entrepreneurial learning during an experiential master’s course. Employing an abductive approach, the researchers conducted cross-sectional, thematic analyses of individual mentee interviews complemented by data from joint reflection sessions, reflection reports and observations during the course timeline.FindingsThe peer mentors contributed to the mentee students’ learning through various forms of support, which were categorised into mentor roles, mentor functions and intervention styles. The analysis found that peer mentors fulfil three coexisting roles: learning facilitator, supportive coach and familiar role model. These roles constitute the pillars of a typology of entrepreneurial peer mentoring.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributes theoretical and empirical insights on peer mentoring in entrepreneurship education. It represents a first benchmark of best practices for future studies.Practical implicationsThe case study suggests that adding peer mentoring represents more efficient support for entrepreneurial learning than a teacher alone is able to provide. The typology can also be used for training peer mentors.Originality/valueThe researchers construct a new typology for entrepreneurial learning support, which contributes to theory development within the field of entrepreneurship education.

Value of help from someone who's been there.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (29_suppl) ◽  
pp. 241-241
Author(s):  
Debbie McCally Schultz ◽  
Susan Penn French
Keyword(s):  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Whipple Procedure ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
The One ◽  
Treatment Step

241 Background: Cancer patients want to speak with someone who has their diagnosis, treatment or experience; but speaking with someone before an ostomy surgery, pelvic extenteration or the Whipple procedure, etc. can be particularly helpful due to the increased anxiety related to these and other serious procedures. A custom peer mentoring program by the cancer center for diagnosis or serious treatment purposes is optimal. Clinicians and patients want the service and attest to the importance of a one-on-one support connection. Methods: Steps were taken to partner with clinicians feeling peer support would be important to their patient. They want to make the best connection possible in a timely manner. Clinicians worked with the psychosocial program offering support to customize the connection so it would match the patient’s next treatment step. Peer mentors were recruited and trained to deliver a motivational interview style of approach in speaking with others who have the same cancer treatment experience. Mentors share resiliency tips they have developed or have found helpful. Results: MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Volunteer Services department offers a One-on-One support program of trained survivor volunteers available to support other survivors. The program has become a valued psychosocial offering by the MD Anderson. The clinicians and Volunteer Services staff team together to create a specific type of peer mentoring for a serious treatment or procedure or diagnosis. The volunteer staff department administers the One-on-One support program by recruiting, training and making available the connections when requested by clinician or patient. Currently, there are 1912 active survivor volunteers in the One-on-One support database. 2370 connections were made in FY14 and 1596 connections to date in FY15. Conclusions: Patients get support from survivors who have had the same experience at a time when their anxiety may be highest. Survivors who have lived through the same serious treatment and are hopeful and resilient after the procedures make the patient feel less isolated, frightened and supported by others. Caregivers, who often have more anxiety than the patient, welcome the support for their loved one.

Peer mentoring to support first-generation low-income college students

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (7) ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Plaskett ◽  
Diksha Bali ◽  
Michael J. Nakkula ◽  
John Harris
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Formidable Challenge ◽  
High School To College ◽  
Low Income College Students

Transitioning from high school to college can be a formidable challenge, especially for students who are the first in their family to attend college (first-generation) and/or are from low-income backgrounds. The authors’ qualitative investigation of a college mentoring program illuminates the potential value of relatable peer mentors in helping these students get off to a good start.

scholarly journals ANALISIS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN BERBASIS MIND MAPPING Di SMK NEGERI 4 MAKASSAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Syam
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Improving Student Learning

This study was conducted to answer the problem "Is Entrepreneurship Learning Outcomes on Attitude and Behavior Basic Competence can Entrepreneurial Enhanced Through Cooperative Learning Mind Mapping" . Thus, this research aims to improve learning outcomes in basic competency entrepreneurial attitude entrepreneur behavior after the application of the Mind Mapping . To that end , the results of this study would be useful: (1) theoretical, (a) for the academic/educational institutions, the subject of the information in the development of science, particularly in improving learning outcomes Entrepreneurship, (b) for researchers, as experience is extremely valuable in conduct scientific studies, and further research is as a comparison as well as reference materials for relevant research, (2) practical, (a) for the teacher, can assist teachers in improving student learning outcomes in the classroom through the implementation model of Mind Mapping, (b) for students, more motivated and interested in participating in the process of entrepreneurial learning in order to improve student learning outcomes in learning, and (c) for schools, provide information and input to the script on the use of models Cooperative learning activities.Study is a classroom action research is descriptive, where the setting and subject of research conducted in 10 marketing class 3 which were 30 students at SMK Negeri 4 Makassar. This study conducted two cycles consisting of four activities: planning (planning), execution (action), observation (observation) and reflection. Data collection techniques used are observation, testing and documentation. With the increasing number of products to organize learning outcomes on average test scores in the first cycle of the category of very less ie 51.42 percent increase to 88.57 percent which is well on the second cycle.The results showed that the application of cooperative learning model to improve learning outcomes Script grade students of SMK Negeri 4 Makassar class 10 Marketing 3. As a follow-up suggested the need for the application of the developed models Mind Mapping learning as an alternative to increase motivation and learning outcomes in order to improve the quality of the learning process in schools, Cooperative learning Mind Mapping can be often applied not only on the competence of managing the product but other subjects as well, in case the student can focus more attention to learning when the learning process takes place, sought as early as possible to overcome the difficulties experienced, both by students and teachers in the learning process. Keywords: Mind Mapping Based Entrepreneurship Learning

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