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SCIE511

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Academic Peer Mentoring

Faculty of Science SC - Faculty of Science

Subject

SCIE - Science

Description

This transdisciplinary, experiential course prepares undergraduate students to serve as effective peer mentors in courses in the Faculty of Science (or other faculties) where a mentoring practicum may occur. Students gain theoretical knowledge of learning processes alongside practical facilitation skills to support peers in academic settings. Through engagement with educational research and learning theories, peer mentors develop strategies to enhance student learning outcomes, increase active engagement, and emphasize critical thinking. With faculty supervision, peer mentors complete a 48-hour practicum. 

Prerequisite(s): 48 units and consent of the Faculty. 

Antirequisite(s): Credit for Science 511 and either Science 507.18 or Arts 507 will not be allowed. 

Notes: This course includes a 48-hour practicum as a Peer Mentor in your host class. Students should contact the Undergraduate Science Centre regarding consent to register. 

Course Attributes

Entrepreneurial Thinking - Focused, Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3S-48 HOURS), RCS Focused, WIL Field Placement

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

SCIE

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