{"id":1654,"date":"2021-11-27T05:48:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T05:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/ctvsd5\/?page_id=1654"},"modified":"2021-11-27T05:48:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T05:48:19","slug":"peer-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/ctvsd5\/learning-resources\/peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Peer support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is peer support?<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

Connecting learners with other learners to support each other to achieve outcomes. Peer support can be used to provide additional guidance for a learner who may require additional time and explanations. Ensure that the peer giving the support has the knowledge and skill to provide the support.<\/p>\n

Why do we encourage peer support?\n<\/p>\n

A learning or work environment is a place of community, and an opportunity to build and foster relationships. Peer support should provide a comfortable environment to build knowledge skills and relationships in a positive manner. Trainers and supervisors are not always available but where peers connect and support each other with their understanding, continuing growth and development is built.\n<\/p>\n

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Types of peer support<\/span><\/h2>\n

Informal peer support<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

Informal, non-structured arrangements build relationships organically. Students can seek feedback and provide encouragement to each other to further knowledge and skills.\n<\/p>\n

Formal peer support<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

Formal support may be arranged between more experienced students and new students to encourage learning and skills.\n<\/p>\n

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Creating opportunities for remote learners to provide peer support<\/span><\/h2>\n

Where learning is undertaken with an on-line component, there is opportunity to build peer support in the following ways:\n<\/p>\n