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B.E.S.T. Buddies
A Comprehensive Training Programme Introducing a Peer Buddy System to Support Students Starting Secondary School
Courses:
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning
January 2002 | 168 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Peer buddy schemes are gaining popularity as a means of supporting new pupils. Benefits help not only the new pupils but also the supporters.
The existence of a peer support system was perceived as beneficial to the school as a whole. Naylor & Cowie 1999.
Research into peer buddy systems indicates they:
" protect against bullying
" promote a caring school
" enhance befrienders communication skills
" build confidence and trust
" provide positive role models.
A photocopiable resource containing everything needed to implement, support and evaluate a peer support scheme, comprising:
" teacher notes
" six training sessions
" student handbook.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
