1. Agenda Setting One thing I want to get out of this session Activity:
On a post-it note write...
One thing I want to get out of this session
and then stick it on the wall

2. Peer-Led Learning Who, What, Why Modelled workshop Pre work? Thoughts?
Warm up (1-11, 1,2,3)

3. Session timings Benefits / Challenges - 14 minutes
Current work at SHU - 6 minutes
Challenges addressed - 10 minutes
What could you do? - 5 minutes
What's next?

4. Benefits / Challenges of introducing PLL - 14 minutes
Activity: (TPS)
2 minutes - thinking on your own
2 minutes - discussing with person next to you
4 minutes - small group discussion
6 mins - feedback to all and record

5. Who - Peer Learning Senior Officer (April 2016 - )
"The role will develop a sustainable peer mentoring model that can be rolled out across the University, co-ordinating the work within faculties, supporting new and pilot schemes, promoting peer mentoring and managing the implementation and day-to-day running of the programmes.
Works across the L&SSS Directorate establishing networks and sharing good practice on peer mentoring schemes."

6. What - Support 158 students trained in 2016-17
Consultation, training and
resources for:
Mentoring
PASS/PAL
Group Work Facilitation
Knowledge Exchange
Support provided in :
Student Funding and Access Support
Careers and Employability
Business and Enterprise
Film and Media Production
Computer Security
Games Software Development
Psychology
Children, Young People and Families
PESS
Midwifery
Bridge pilot (involving 4 SBS cohorts)
158 students trained in
Support made available to over 700 students

7. Student's receiving support Student's providing support
Why - Benefits
The University
Student's receiving support
Student's providing support
Increased confidence and sense of community on course
Reputational boost to institution/course for offering students additional support (NSS)
Reduced workload on lecturers in terms of initial enquires
Increased feedback via student leaders
Having the opportunity to talk with students who has "been there and done that"
A safe space to ask "silly questions"
Increased academic confidence
Greater sense of belonging on course
Opportunity to reflect and see much they have developed in their confidence and interpersonal skills
Employability skills and experience for the Hallam Award

8. Feedback from staff member supported this year:
"The support I have received from Nick has been invaluable in enabling us to have the confidence to establish a peer mentoring pilot. The training and resources provided for mentors and mentees have been excellent.
The opportunity to meet regularly to review the progress of the scheme and hear about the experiences of others doing similar things across the University has also helped to keep us on track and generate ideas for how to approach each stage of the process."

9. Feedback from student leader training (What did you find most helpful about the training?):
"Just all of it, was helpful to bring information to the front of the mind and being prepared"
"Nick was really good and adaptable to every situation was pushed his way"

10. Feedback from students (who attended group facilitation session run by students):
"It helps us to do the timetable, to track the progress of the group project"
"How to break down tasks, how to allocate tasks bases on group members strengths and weaknesses"

11. Mature student who received support:
"I have had my first meeting with my buddy. She was lovely. Really helpful. It was great to talk to someone in the same situation as me, i.e. the only mature student on the course. We have arranged another meeting in a few weeks."

12. Challenges addressed - 10 minutes
Activity:
Discuss and record how you might address your assigned problem

13. What could you do? - 5 minutes
Activity:
Address a postcard to your SHU address and write something on ...
How could implement peer-led learning in your area

14. What next? Nick Russell x3888 n.p.russell@shu.ac.uk
Refer back to the workshop Padlets
to:
- Join the SHU Peer-Led Learning Staff Network
- Discuss introducing Peer-Led Learning in your area
Nick Russell
x3888

15. The main thing you have taken from this session is...
Feedback
Activity:
Rubbish basketball
The main thing you have taken from this session is...