Publication Date
Spring 5-12-2025
Document Type
Action research project: Open access
Degree Name
MA Higher Education Leadership
Department
Leadership Studies
Abstract
My research aimed to enhance learning outcomes for the coaches participating in a peer coaching internship program. The research question was: how can I work and engage peer coach alumni to better support the professional development of future peer coaches? I incorporated the perspectives of alumni coaches to identify key areas for improvement to support the professional development of future peer coaches. I conducted three cycles: alumni reflections, workshops, and a roundtable resume discussion. A theme that emerged from alumni peer coach reflections were to provide opportunities to engage with more psychology professionals and integrate career readiness into the internship program. The recommendations for enhancing professional development for peer coaches included incorporating workshops targeted at exploring career readiness and exploration including panel discussions, resume and interview preparation, and ongoing check-ins and assessment of active peer coaches’ learning interests and needs.
Digital USD Citation
Adams, Kari, "Enhancing Peer Coach Learning Outcomes: Integrating Alumni Insights for Future Development" (2025). M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects. 149.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/soles-mahel-action/149
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