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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Tindall, Judith A.; Chatman, Herbert; Foster, Robin – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2010
Peer Resources is at the heart of positive youth development. Trained youth serving in roles such as mentor, tutor, mediator, leader, and educator can change the norms of a school and community. Utilizing people as resources is an important concept to embrace. During the last seven years, peer mentors have reduced the drop-out rate of 16- and…
Descriptors: Mentors, Peer Mediation, Peer Counseling, Peer Groups
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Stanard, Rebecca Powell; Hughes, Jeffrey T. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine satisfaction with supervision and development of a working alliance in a peer group supervision model. Thirteen peer supervisors provided feedback to 31 trainees in the laboratory component of counseling skills classes. Trainees completed the Supervision Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ) (Ladany, Hill,…
Descriptors: Supervision, Counselor Training, Peer Groups, Counseling Techniques
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Butler, Scott M.; Hartzell, Sarahmona; Bickers Bock, Lindsey B. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2006
Recent empirical investigations and epidemiological trends promulgate the need for effective sexual health education and advocacy programs based on the needs of college students. While many peer-based programs are reliant on pedagogical strategies, additional advocacy programs are needed to resolve the difficulties associated with reaching target…
Descriptors: Campuses, Contraception, Health Education, Prevention