Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Peer counseling of students;
Abstract
Peer helper programs have increasingly been implemented in elementary, middle, and high schools, and must be developmentally appropriate for each grade level. Peers can serve as tutors, mentors, mediators, and support systems, and schools utilize peer helper programs in order to assist other students in these areas. Effective peer helper programs share common characteristics.
The purpose of this paper is to examine characteristics of effective peer helper programs. These programs incorporate peer helper roles, training considerations, developmental considerations, characteristics of peer helpers, screening and selection procedures, program service and delivery, supervision and evaluation needs, and school/community needs.
Year of Submission
2005
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
John K. Smith
Date Original
2005
Object Description
1 PDF file (20 pages)
Copyright
©2005 Aaron M. Cretin
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Cretin, Aaron M., "Components of effective peer helper programs" (2005). Graduate Research Papers. 380.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/380
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