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What is peer educator training?

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What is peer educator training?

Definition. Peer education is a “non-formal learning process that gives empowerment, confidence and independence to young people whatever their background”.

What are the five roles of a peer educator?

We are team members:

  • Commit to being active in the group.
  • Work with advisor to meet goals.
  • Support and encourage other team members.
  • Attend meetings, retreats and events.
  • Contribute ideas and constructive feedback.
  • Know when to ask for help from others.
  • Make healthy and safe choices.

    • How does peer education work?

    Peer education happens when young people carry out informal or organised activities with their peers, over a period of time, to develop their knowledge, skills, beliefs and attitudes enabling them to be responsible for themselves and others and to create a space where they can feel well, safe and respected.

    What is Bacchus program?

    BACCHUS Initiatives is a collegiate peer education program that supports the achievement of students’ academic and personal success by building skills in student leaders to address campus health and safety issues.

    What are the benefits of peer education?

    Peer learning has several benefits to the workplace, such as developing feedback loops, communications skills, professional development, teamwork, making onboarding more efficient, and building a stronger company culture.

    What are the qualities of a peer educator?

    A peer educator should be sensitive, open minded, a good listener and a good communicator. S/he should be acceptable to the community and be trust worthy. In brief, s/he should possess good interpersonal skills. A peer educator should also develop leadership and motivation skills.

    How can I be a good peer educator?

    What is the role of a peer educator or facilitator?

    Peer Facilitators The primary function of the Peer Facilitator is to facilitate discussions amongst students on various topics to support students in building their voices.

    What year was the Bacchus Network founded?

    The organization incorporated in 1980 as BACCHUS of the U.S., Inc., and began to offer services, educational materials, and training conferences to a fast growing network of college campuses. The BACCHUS peer education model soon spread to other campuses across the nation.

    How can peer teaching be of help to teachers teaching in multi grade classes?

    Peer teaching offers some important benefits for learners and instructors alike. Being taught by a peer can break down barriers that may affect some students and can create a more engaging learning experience. Peer teachers can also benefit from the process.

    What is the role of a peer?

    Peers are at the heart of the peer challenge process. They provide a practitioner perspective and ‘critical friend’ challenge. Working as a team, and supported by an experienced LGA peer challenge manager, peers will spend time onsite at an authority to help it with its improvement and learning.

    What skills should a peer educator have?