Culturally relevant peer support for indigenous student engagement, retention and success.
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Ross, C.
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Indigenous students
Peer support
Student engagement
Retention and completion in education
Student success
Peer support
Student engagement
Retention and completion in education
Student success
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2008
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Conference Paper
Abstract
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand uses a range of strategies to support the diverse needs of its indigenous students; one is highlighted. This paper describes a project which aimed to enhance first year student engagement, retention and success through the provision of culturally relevant peer support. The programme encouraged and supported students to actively engage with their learning, complete their courses successfully and re-enrol.
Citation
Ross, C. (2008). Culturally relevant peer support for indigenous student engagement, retention and success. In Enhancing Student Success, Working Collaboratively with Students in a Diverse University Environment conference, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.