Peer Leadership

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The Peer Leadership course is a requirement for the BSES degree and will prepare students for active roles in mentorship of new students in the Joint Environment and Sustainability Program. Topics will provide training in team building, group facilitation, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication, with a focus on increasing inclusivity and sense of belonging for peers entering this field. A subset of discussions will focus on peer teacher training, and will emphasize common misconceptions and barriers to learning. Students will be challenged to design activities to support engagement in and outside of the classroom to help cultivate a learning community.