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ERIC Number: EJ1410991
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
EISSN: EISSN-1943-4898
Development and Implementation of an Undergraduate STEM Peer Coaching Program
Laura E. Swann; Jonathan L. Hall; Katie Vaccaro-Garska; Samantha R. Seals; Pamela P. Benz
Journal of College Science Teaching, v52 n7 p43-49 2023
Undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences have academic, psychological, and social challenges that require additional support to navigate. This article explains the implementation of a STEM peer coaching program designed to provide such support. Through this program, undergraduate STEM students served as STEM peer coaches. Coaches facilitated one-on-one conversations focused on individualized support and skill development. Using carefully constructed planning and reflecting conversations, STEM peer coaches helped students clarify their goals and create plans for success. STEM peer coaches also served as accountability partners. Anecdotal evidence from students who participated in the program shows that STEM peer coaches provided meaningful academic support. The STEM peer coaching program is a model for how peer-led, individualized conversations can be a catalyst for helping students through challenges related to STEM. The article discusses key strategies for developing and implementing a STEM peer coaching program.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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