B.E.S.T. Buddies: A Comprehensive Training Programme Introducing a Peer Buddy System to Support Students Starting Secondary School (Lucky Duck Books)
Book Details
Author(s)Charlie Smith
PublisherSAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN / ASIN1873942990
ISBN-139781873942994
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank7,093,545
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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.
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