NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Collings, Rosalyn; Swanson, Vivien; Watkins, Ruth – Studies in Higher Education, 2016
Although mentoring has become increasingly popular within UK higher education, there is little evaluative research. The current longitudinal study aimed to evaluate the usage of a peer mentoring scheme during a first semester at university amongst 124 students. Results indicate that during the first week at university the majority accessed the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Peer Groups, Mentors, Transitional Programs
Nichols, Geoff – Horizons, 2001
Questionnaires completed by 777 participants evaluated 32 pilot summer programs in the United Kingdom designed to help high-risk 16-year-olds make the transition from secondary school to adult life and to enhance eight personal and social skills through outdoor activities. Results indicate the programs had a positive impact, but numerous…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students