There are currently three main models of peer mentoring operating at VU. If you are interested in incorporating peer mentoring in your curriculum then take a look at these models described below and think what might suit your purpose.
Peer Mentoring Model 1
In Model 1, the focus is on the students' academic needs. Unit of study-based programs provide revision sessions in specific subjects in a group-based, peer-led, semi-formal setting. Each group is led by two trained student mentors who have been successful in that subject. For more detailed information see Subject-Based Mentoring.
Peer Mentoring Model 2
In Model 2, the focus is on students' adustment and their need to affiliate and identify with a specific learning environment. Orientation/ transition programs cover broad psychosocial and learning outcomes in a group-based, peer-led, semi-formal setting. Eachgroup is led by one o two trained student mentors who have experienced the same transition.
Peer Mentoring Model 3
In Model 3, the focus is on students' learning needs as they arise within a library setting. Mentors (Student Rovers) will be available to students within the Learning Commons to gain advice and support about IT
Developing your program
Student Learning Services and Counselling Services staff will help you to devise, implement, monitor and evaluate your program. Specifically, we will help you to:
Devise and conduct a Mentor information/ recruitment session
Devise and conduct a Mentor training session
Provide ongoing support to mentors and staff
Provide a mid-program mentee evaluation
Provide and end-of-program mentor and mentee evaluation
