26/27 LCC Postgraduate Peer Mentor - Training

What is Peer Learning? 

Peer learning supports student transition and progression. It is designed to help students feel part of the community, increase academic confidence, agency, and engagement. 

Peer mentors provide support to postgraduate students on their course in the year below through one-to-one meetings and student-led workshops. They help make connections across different stages of postgraduate study, support wellbeing, and promote diverse and inclusive student communities. Mentors can help mentees to navigate postgraduate study, work towards learning and development goals, and help create environments that support a multiplicity of learning styles. 

How and when do peer mentors work? 

Mentors provide support through one-to-one mentoring and student-led workshops

• • One to one mentoring is offered through online or face to face meetings
  • Mentors work in partnership with the Academic Support team on student-led workshops. These take place as part of embedded and stand-alone provision 
  • Peer mentors work during term time and throughout the academic year 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• • To complete initial peer mentor training (online and onsite) to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for the role
  • To support students in the years below through one-to-one meetings and student-led workshops
  •  To work in partnership with Academic Support Lecturer on your course
  •  To undertake with ongoing training and development opportunities
  •  To promote peer learning on postgraduate courses through a variety of networks
  •  To record mentoring activity and provide feedback to staff
  •  To maintain up to date knowledge of opportunities, services and specialist support relating to the course / college   
  • To contribute to the Peer Mentoring Teams site, and attend team meetings 

Who do Peer Mentors report to?   

LCC Peer Learning Coordinator / Academic Support lecturer (course-based) / Senior Academic Support Administrator