High School Peer Leadership

A - Peer Leadership

• adhere to established ground rules and the National Peer Helping Association ethical guidelines
• describe the role, functions, and characteristics of a peer leader
• establish roles, responsibilities, and procedures related to peer tutoring including effective study habits, test-taking skills, and time management
• demonstrate knowledge and skills of peer leadership intervention strategies in a variety of settings

B - Relationship and Communication Skills

• explore and apply the fundamental characteristics of facilitative relationships and communication skills

C - Interpersonal Skills

• identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to maintain positive peer relationships

D - Problem Solving

• demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving and/or mediation techniques

E - Conflict Resolution

• identify methods of conflict/anger management

F - Prejudice and Discrimination

• explore the concepts of prejudice and discrimination and their impact on peer relationships

G - Group Dynamics

• utilize knowledge and understanding gained through individual and/or group projects
• utilize elements of successful group interactions by participating in a variety of roles within group settings
• participate in assigned targeted groups within the school community
• identify elements of group interaction

H - Peer Pressure

• define positive and negative aspects of peer pressure
• indicate a variety of alternatives to negative peer pressure

I - Goal-Setting

• explore how personal responsibility relates to long- and short-range life and career goals