Hixson Blog Post #10

Hixson Blog Post #10

Hello all! Happy Spring...well sort of

As a peer mentor, you may come across different types of contact with students. So being a peer mentor, what are some examples of good ethics that you should use?

                                                         

In chapter 10, there 12 principles for good practice that should be demonstrated by peer educators in the 

classroom.

1. Respond within the limits of your training and skill.

2. Acknowledge your limits openly by saying that you do not know rather than providing false expertise.

3. When in doubt-consult!

4. Maintain student privacy and confidentiality, as long as privacy protects the person being helped.

5. Show respect and dignity for others.

6. Understand your own personal bias and avoid imposing bias on others.

7. Continue to deal appropriately when working with persons for whom you might feel conflict with.

8. Act appropriately when working with persons for whom you feel attraction.

9. Knowing and managing your emotional response, while helping another, is crucial to your own well-being 

and to your ability to help.

10. Take responsible action if you learn about illegal behavior.

11. Remember that as a peer educator, you are a role model!

12. Maintain integrity and do not promote hearsay in commenting on professional relationships with others.  

All of these are very important when being a peer mentor. Different situations you will run into, so you have

to  be aware and know how to handle them properly. It is extremely important to understand the problem 

and take appropriate action.

Thanks and have a great week

Cole Schlitzer