"Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum" includes a facilitator’s guide. This adaptable training resource covers foundational peer support training for post-secondary students with ways to respond to peers with the core values of peer support. Peer support is an evidence-based service model used in many different sectors across British Columbia. The purpose of this document is to outline the way peer support has commonly been used in B.C., including by health authorities and community-based organizations. We will also look at the different ways it is currently being utilized in post-secondary institutions and share some ideas and guidelines for integrating peer support in existing student service programs. Currently, most health authorities in B.C. and several non-profits have included peer support in their service delivery for people with mental health and substance use issues. Though the aforementioned training was written for mental health and substance use community programs, peer support is also becoming more common in workplaces. There are peer support programs available for first responders, and others working in high stress jobs. There are also peer support programs or groups in B.C. for people struggling with eating disorders as well as health issues including cancer and diabetes.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
homework
peer support training
individual
self-paced
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After completion of the peer support OER textbook, active users will
Recognize the valuable contributions that peer support workers make in supporting people in healing and recovery.
Incorporate the practice principles described within the strategy.
Provide employers and post-secondary institutions with provincially approved training resources.
Reflect the diverse needs of the population through the application of an equity lens.
Enhance lived experience support worker training quality and consistency across the province.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None needed but is intended for post secondary use.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Concepts and models are valid, complete, and appropriate for the intent. The text explanations of the concepts are well written and clear!
Content about peer support in post-secondary education is inclusive and fosters respect, equity, and dignity for all.
Uses images, text, and tables.
Includes a glossary of terms.
A facilitator's guide is also a part of the overall work.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The arrangement of the text is easy to follow and content progression is appropriate.
Learning is enhanced from content and potential application.
The goals and objectives for learning are clearly identified.
The material increases the potential for student learning and conceptual understanding.
The OER text can be used in a variety of ways to achieve teaching and learning goals.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Content is organized under headings and subheadings that are used sequentially.
Accessibility is solid--for example: Images that convey information include alternative text descriptions.
The navigation is easy to follow and consistent.
The content is visually appealing.
Links are in working order.
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