Peer-assisted Learning - Brunel University
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Peer-assisted Learning (PAL) is a well-established model of student-to-student learning that offers a wide range of potential benefits to students, including in the areas of employability, transition, retention, and attainment.

PAL gives students the opportunity to work together and further understand and solve any queries that might arise during their studies. Sessions are led by PAL leaders, who are normally students in the year above (either level 2 or 3 students). The activities are creative in nature and encourage a collaborative approach to learning and problem solving.

PAL leaders are trained by the ASK team and are further supported by an academic coordinator in the department through debriefings throughout the year.

From September 2017, PAL will be operating across ten departments including Business, Economics and Finance, Politics and History, Maths, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology.

Recruiting students to volunteer to be a PAL leader from September 2017. Students must be in a department that operates with a PAL scheme. A PAL leader works in a team to facilitate and support groups of students from Level 1 in one hour PAL sessions.

Leaders will receive valuable CV experience that will increase their employability, develop and learn new skills including leadership and communication and receive further awards such as a HEAR accreditation. A PAL leader must attend training before they can start the role.

Number of Vacancies: 120

Vacancies Type: Part-time