Patricia George
Peer-mentoring is generally seen as a efficacious method of supporting the transition of new students to a higher level of study
(Husband & Jacobs, 2009; Jacobi, 1991; Lahman, 1999)
Recruitment of mentors
Recruitment on a voluntary basis from the Lower Sixth Students who have completed their examinations (e.g. May/June) Emphasis on development of skills for the sixth form psychology
Other rewards???
Some References/Sources
Husband, P. A., & Jacobs, P. A. (2009). Peer mentoring in higher education: A review of the current literature and recommendations for implementation of mentoring schemes. The Plymouth Student Scientist, 2(1), 228-241. Jacobi, M. (1991). Mentoring and undergraduate academic success: A literature review. Review of Educational Research, 61(4), 505-532. Phillips, R., Swanson, V., & Morgan-Klein, B. (2005). Student helping students: The effectiveness of peer mentoring in UK higher education. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 13(2), 122.
UK Government Report on the Characteristics of a successful Peer Mentoring Program (2008) http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/https://www.education.gov.u k/publications/eOrderingDownload/DCSF-RR033-R.pdf University of Hertfordshire: Student Mentoring Programmes http://www.herts.ac.uk/fms/documents/about-uh/schools-and-college-liaison/schoolsmentoring-schemes-example-costs12-13.pdf