PAID Opportunity for Students - Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
What is Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)?
BNU is developing its PAL Programme with a pilot running from Semester Two until the end of the academic year.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) values the student experience by facilitating student-to-student mentoring within sessions focused on academic study, the university experience and BNU support services.
PAL Leaders will mentor current Foundation year students enrolled on Inquiry Based Learning and Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility for Semester Two. PAL sessions will be included in student timetabling and each student will receive a one-hour session per week, per module.
Drop-in to see us and find out more:
- Wednesday 18th January 1pm-3:00pm, High Wycombe Campus: The Lounge (Bucks Students' Union)
- Thursday 19th January 1pm- 3:00pm, High Wycombe Campus: Beats Café
- Wednesday 25th January 1:30pm-3:30pm, Online: Drop-in session via Microsoft Teams. Please contact PAL@BNU.ac.uk to request an invite.
Refreshments will be provided for the in-person drop-ins.
Would you like to become a paid PAL leader?
We are looking to pay 16 second and third year students to join the team as Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders.
PAL Leaders will be facilitating one-hour, weekly group sessions mentoring Foundation year students enrolled on the modules specified above.
Whilst we would like PAL Leaders to have previously completed these modules, this is not essential. Foundation Year students would also benefit from PAL Leaders who have had a variety of experiences both inside and outside of the university. We will look to consider students based on their application and discussion with the Peer Support Coordinator.
To find out more about the role and responsibilities of being a PAL Leader, please drop-in and meet us on the dates above or email us on PAL@BNU.ac.uk.
Benefits for PAL Leaders
- £10.90 per hour (Real living wage)
- Introductory and incentive-based vouchers
- Develop your interpersonal and professional skills such as mentoring, leadership, organisation, active listening, facilitation and presenting
- Enhance your CV and employability
- Ability to revise subjects and gain a better understanding of your course by mentoring others
- Be involved in developing the PAL programme as well as providing valuable feedback on BNU’s learning environment and university experience.
- Initial and on-going training (in-house)
- Personal Development and networking opportunities
Register your interest in the role by clicking the survey link in the section below.
Register your interest in becoming a PAL Leader.
To register your interest in becoming a PAL Leader, please complete the survey below by Friday 27th January 2023.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/L7S7KLM
Please note: We require a name of a current BNU Academic member of staff as a reference.
Once you have applied, our Peer Support Coordinator, Megan Hunn, will be in touch to discuss your application and upcoming training dates.
Training
Training will be provided for PAL Leaders to prepare for the role and receive support as the programme develops. PAL Leaders will be required to complete initial training and attend further development opportunities.
Training dates will be discussed when the Peer Support Coordinator, Megan Hunn, is in touch to discuss your register of interest.