Peer mentoring in higher education and the development of leadership skills in mentors
Contribuinte(s) |
Wankel, Laura A. Wankel, Charles |
---|---|
Data(s) |
01/01/2016
|
Resumo |
<b>Purpose </b>- We examine the question of whether peer-mentoring programs in higher education develop leadership skills in student mentors. <br /><br /><b>Methodology/approach</b> - The various forms of peer mentoring are discussed, as well as the benefits that these programs can bestow on mentors. We then turn to a discussion of the relationship between peer mentoring and leadership, and place particular emphasis on implicit leadership theories and the research in this area. A case study of a large peer-mentoring program at an Australian university is undertaken and the various aspects of implicit leadership theory are examined in the light of comments collected from both mentees and mentors. <br /><br /><b>Findings</b> - Evidence of implicit leadership skills of mentors was seen in the responses of mentees. However, the explicit treatment of' leadership skills in the peer-mentoring program needs to be approached in a more deliberate manner if students are to benefit fully from the experience of mentoring. <br /><b><br />Originality/value </b>- While the results of this study were inconclusive, it does provide a basis for further inspection of leadership development within peer- mentoring communities. |
Identificador | |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Emerald Group Publishing |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30084326/northsamardzic-peer-evid-2016.pdf http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30084326/northsamardzic-peermentoring-2016.pdf |
Direitos |
2016, Emerald Group Publishing |
Palavras-Chave | #implicit leadership theory #mentoring programs #higher education #peer mentoring |
Tipo |
Book Chapter |