ERIC Number: EJ1475133
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jun
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2373-3349
EISSN: EISSN-2373-3357
Available Date: 2025-06-04
Empowered to Lead: The Effect of Mentoring and Tutoring on Peer Tutor Leadership Development
New Directions for Student Leadership, n186 p75-80 2025
Peer tutoring is an essential service in higher education, requiring comprehensive training that transcends academic content to include leadership development. This study assessed the impact of a tutoring and mentoring intervention on the leadership skills of tutors. Seven medical students participated in a year-long program involving leadership workshops, peer tutor training, and mentoring. Pre- and post-test results showed a large effect on 12 of 30 leadership questions and a medium effect on 6, demonstrating significant leadership growth in peer tutors. This study highlights how mentoring and tutoring can significantly enhance tutors' leadership abilities, supporting their holistic growth and preparing them for future leadership roles.
Descriptors: Mentors, Tutors, Tutoring, Tutor Training, Leadership Training, Peer Teaching, Medical Students, Workshops, Leadership Qualities, Skill Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Center for Simulation and Innovation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; 2Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; 3Health Professions Education, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa