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The benefits of peer leader programs: An overview from the literature
Author(s) -
Shook Jaime L.,
Keup Jennifer R.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
new directions for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0741
pISSN - 0271-0560
DOI - 10.1002/he.20002
Subject(s) - higher education , peer review , institution , public relations , peer evaluation , pedagogy , psychology , sociology , political science , medical education , social science , medicine , law
Abstract This chapter provides a review of the literature on peer leadership with specific emphasis on the benefits of these programs to the students being served, to those who engage as peer leaders, and to the institution.