Flexible activity
Peer learning and support is the process of participants learning with, and from each other. This is usually facilitated via learning activities including student-led workshops or activities, group work, or peer-to-peer learning or activity partnerships. It can include activities such as roleplaying where participants partake in scenario-based learning and adopt roles to demonstrate a particular skill or interaction. It can also include modelling where older or more experienced peers demonstrate how a task should be done or could be approached before program participants then attempt the same task.
Both roleplaying and modelling are examples of experiential learning that allow participants to explore concepts, practice skills, relate to others, and consider multiple perspectives while engaging in learning through the program. Peer learning and support offers an engaged way of learning content and interacting with fellow peers within a controlled program environment. It additionally assists with extending prosocial peer networks.
Peer learning and support can be delivered in a number of ways including:
This flexible activity has been implemented with a number of different target groups. Key characteristics include:
Facilitators should monitor and oversee group work or group discussions to ensure conduct and communication remains appropriate and within the bounds of the program.
24 Nov 2022
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
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