Üsküdar University Foreign Languages Coordinatorship Preparatory School
The main purpose of the Buddy Learning System in English language learning classes is to provide peer support where more proficient students help less proficient learners improve their language skills. This system fosters collaboration, enhances speaking, grammar, and reading abilities through interaction, and builds confidence by creating a supportive learning environment. It also encourages practical communication practice in a less formal setting.
Study Buddy Program Scope and Commitments
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Time Commitment |
Volunteers must be available to assist their buddies at all times during the academic year. |
| Role Purpose |
Our Study Buddy mentors will help to support their fellow Preparatory School students who might need extra help with their education, integration into university life, as well as navigating life in İstanbul. This could include anything from assisting them with schoolwork to helping them find the related university department that could help them solve their issues (e.g., Student Affairs, Financial Affairs, ISS Team). Your Buddy might be from another country and need extra help navigating the city.
The Study Buddies help each other in class too, fostering a positive attitude towards education and ultimately, helping them grow in confidence. |
| Specific Tasks Might Include |
Helping your late comer friend setup STIX, find where to get their books and helping them join their online homework platforms. Accompanying them to the relevant university office and translating for them for easy communication. Assisting them in their classes and studying together. Encouraging them to join extracurricular activities. Encouraging them to attend Speaking Clubs, Learning Centres, Writing Centres held in the Preparatory School. Support your buddy to cope with the challenges they face at school or in the community. Listening to them and helping them face any difficulties in a positive way Giving regular feedback to the Advisor, Level Head, and the Coordinator on how you and your Buddy are helping each other and the problems you have solved together. Informing the Advisor teacher if you need any extra help with anything |
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Skills and Qualities Needed |
Volunteers must: have a sense of willingness to help their buddies cope with any difficult circumstances. have a commitment to improve their academic skills be a good listener. have a caring nature and be non-judgemental. have good timekeeping skills and be reliable. have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. |
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Our Expectations of our Volunteers |
Willingness to abide by the rules of the Preparatory School Commitment to the principles of equality and diversity Willingness to use support systems of the university and communicate with the Advisors, Level Heads, and the Coordinator. Commitment to attend meetings as needed. Adhere to Preparatory School’s confidentiality policy. |
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