Introduction to Peer Assisted Learning (PALs)

This year we've launched an all new Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme. Peer Assisted Learning is where a PAL Leader (a student in year 2+) supports students in their first year, and foundation years, within their discipline by aiding their transition to university and academic study,

This introduction session will be timetabled as part of your induction and hosted on the University Collaborate platform allowing you to meet one of our PAL Leaders and learn about how the scheme is run and the kinds of support offered by the program, links to the session will be shared with you by the academic team.

We are currently using the Microsoft Teams platform to deliver the program, if you're interested in registering now follow this link to request to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aa4004fd5d2554171b9d3034bded2d3d7%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=9a250567-0417-4910-b2aa-adf5ecc33892&tenantId=98f1bb3a-5efa-4782-88ba-bd897db60e62

Why get involved?

We strongly advise joining this scheme as it has so many benefits:

• Advice and tips from students who have been in your position
• Support from a peer, (so you can feel confident in asking any question relating to your studies)
• Tips and tricks to help you adjust to University life quicker
• Help to cement your understanding of the support available at derby
• Help you to meet new people in your discipline and develop your sense of community here at Derby

The Union of Students and your PAL leaders would like to see you make the most out of your University experience so that you grow and develop into the best nurses you can be and we believe that the PALs scheme is an integral part of supporting you to achieve your personal goals.

We look forward to you joining us for your first year with the University.