High School Peer Mentoring That Works!

Abstract

Reports on a high school peer mentoring program implemented in a midwest U.S. high school. Peer leaders' planning and systematic teaching of positive communication skills and problem-solving techniques; Evolution of students who had exhibited undesirable classroom behavior into class leaders; Modeling of positive skills. INSETS: Implementing a Peer-Mentoring Program;Benefits of Peer Support;Student-Designed Activities That Encourage Skill Development.