Peer Mentor Expectations

You will be provided with a syllabus that contains weekly themes
During the weekly training, a supplemental document is provided which contains basic lesson planning to guide you through each week. You are expected to follow the lesson plans that are provided to you.
Some weeks you will be expected to follow the specific Active Learning Strategy Activity.

Plan to dedicate at least 2-3 hours per week for preparation, collaboration, and training (including during the training period).
If additional time is needed, please adjust accordingly. Not every week will require this amount of time, and it will balance out over time.

Training will occur weekly for 50 minutes, though staff will be available for extended support if needed.
Use this time to ask questions, clarify doubts, and discuss resources that will help you meet your objectives.
It’s a great opportunity for collaboration with fellow peer mentors.

You and your co-peer mentor are a team and should support one another. Notify your partner and the LC team in advance if you’re late, sick, or absent.
Peer mentorship should be prioritized over other extracurricular activities to ensure strong support for your team.
Some peer mentors may not have co-mentors, but those sections typically have fewer students.

In alignment with the University of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous Strategy Framework (ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan Framework - Office of the Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement | University of Saskatchewan) and in keeping with the commitments made by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and school divisions across Saskatchewan, the EDLC team is dedicated to fostering anti-oppressive and anti-racist education.
As student leaders in our college, we expect Peer Mentors to actively uphold this commitment in their work with students, colleagues, and the broader community.
Our Peer Mentors are dedicated to representing and supporting all students, including those whose cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity may differ from their own. We are committed to fostering an anti-oppressive learning environment and standing in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

As a Teacher Candidate (TC) and Peer Mentor, professionalism is key at all times.
Demonstrate professionalism in planning, punctuality, communication, classroom energy, and conflict resolution—just as you would in a school setting.
Attendance and professionalism in coursework and school placements will factor into your eligibility.

A little bit about our expectations: