Peer Mentoring

In the Department of Communication and Culture we "think differently" - why not "learn differently" too?

General Studies 507, Collaborative Learning and Peer Mentoring, is a one half-course equivalent credit course open to third- and four-year students. As a participant, you will read about and discuss collaborative learning and mentorship in higher education and apply this knowledge as you mentor fellow students within a course you have taken in our Department.

Why become a peer mentor?

• Join a select team of up to 15 peer mentors per term
• Collaborate with an instructor you respect to enhance learning in a course you enjoyed
• Co-design your own mentoring role to suit your talents and vision
• Receive personal guidance and mentorship from two or more instructors
• Get "behind the scenes" insight into higher education teaching and learning
• Combine academic learning with practical experience
• Learn the material more deeply in the course where you serve
• Develop leadership communication skills
• Prepare yourself for graduate teaching assistant roles or professional mentoring roles

  

What does a peer mentor do?

• Builds fellow students' self-confidence
• Encourages active learning
• Participates in higher education innovation
• Co-leads out-of-class study groups
• Co-leads in-class activities
• Facilitates online discussion
• Gives advice on assignments
• Comments on essay drafts
• Arranges guest speakers
• Does in-class presentations
• Makes higher learning more fun and less stressful

  

Application Deadlines:

For Fall term, July 15. 
For Winter term, November 15.  
Applications will be accepted until the course is full.

To apply or for more information, visit the Peer Mentoring website or contact Dr. Tania Smith at smit@ucalgary.ca.