M2 Peer Mentor Program Training Manual

The M² Peer Mentor Program Training Manual aims to help staff at post-secondary institutions with the process of planning and implementing comprehensive training for Peer Mentors. The manual provides all the necessary materials (lesson plans, presentations, handouts) for facilitators to effectively deliver training sessions.

The manual is divided into four sections. The first section includes an overview of the pilot program at Queen’s University, information on the curriculum framework, and guidance on how to plan and deliver Peer Mentor training. The second section includes all of the necessary materials for each training session, including comprehensive lesson plans with learning outcomes, background readings and resources, and companion notes for each presentation. The third and final section includes evaluation tools to assess training.

In the Training Manual, you will find everything you need to facilitate Peer Mentor
training, including:

• Lesson plans, including learning outcomes and activity instructions, for each
  training session
• Icebreaker activities
• Role-play instructions and suggestions for facilitating
• Evaluation tools to evaluate training and students’ learning