Journal article
Building employability in PASS leaders through peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) programs
Education and Training, Vol.66(9), pp.1214-1229
2024
Abstract
Purpose
The peer-assisted study sessions program (PASS) – variously known as supplemental instruction, peer mentoring and peer-assisted learning – is regarded as a global phenomenon in academic support interventions and has well established presence in higher education. The purpose of this study was to add to the body of knowledge of how PASS may add value to the employability of the student leaders, in relation to the CareerEDGE model.
Design/methodology/approach
This qualitative research was based on interviews from a sample of 18 former PASS leaders who have since obtained employment.
Findings
Findings demonstrate that being a PASS leader enhanced many of their competencies as defined by CareerEDGE model, for example subject related knowledge, interpersonal skills and some generic skills. However, many of the reported competency enhancements led to unexpected future career advancement.
Research limitations/implications
This study contributes to the body of knowledge relating to how PASS may add value to the employability of student leaders in relation to the CareerEDGE model using a sample of leaders who have already graduated and have obtained employment. Limitations of this study include: lack of generalisability of small geographically isolated sample; coding and analsysis not comparing findings from different demographic groups; only explores individual perceptions and relies on self-reported data.
Practical implications
The results of this study have implications for the development of future PASS programs and other similar academic support interventions. Given the global prevalence of such programs in higher education institutions, this research may have wide-scale transferability. Insights from this paper will allow future PASS leaders to proactively reflect and evaluate their experience and increase their confidence in pursuing their employment opportunities.
Originality/value
While there is much understanding on the role that PASS has in improving students grades and in improving retention rates, less is known about the value of this experience on improving student employability, and little attempt has been made in examining this within relevant employability models post-employment.
Details
- Title
- Building employability in PASS leaders through peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) programs
- Authors
- William Vuk Despotovic (Corresponding Author) - Griffith UniversityRuth McPhail - Griffith UniversityDavid Schmidtke - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative Industries
- Publication details
- Education and Training, Vol.66(9), pp.1214-1229
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1108/ET-10-2023-0444
- ISSN
- 1758-6127
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991068897502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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