Peer Support for International Students
Course code
YMK6002.YM
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Välisüliõpilaste tuutorlus
Course title in English
Peer Support for International Students
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Ingrid Hinojosa (language of instruction:English)
Course aims
• development of knowledge and skills that are necessary for advising international students;
• providing skills and ideas to support practical peer support activities in the university;
• development of communication skills and intercultural competences;
• enhancement of problem-solving and coping strategies;
• improvement of group cohesion and community building
• providing skills and ideas to support practical peer support activities in the university;
• development of communication skills and intercultural competences;
• enhancement of problem-solving and coping strategies;
• improvement of group cohesion and community building
Brief description of the course
The course focuses on the following topics:
• internationalisation in Tallinn University
• support system for international students
• peer supporters’ main tasks and useful links and materials for international students
• system of studies
• communication techniques
• intercultural communication, cultural awareness and stereotypes
• supporting students with special needs
• mental well-being, time management and self-assertiveness
• conflict management
• internationalisation in Tallinn University
• support system for international students
• peer supporters’ main tasks and useful links and materials for international students
• system of studies
• communication techniques
• intercultural communication, cultural awareness and stereotypes
• supporting students with special needs
• mental well-being, time management and self-assertiveness
• conflict management
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has an understanding of the support systems available for international students;
- has the skills and knowledge needed to effectively advise and support international students, including how to navigate academic, cultural, and social challenges;
- has the ability to communicate effectively, using active listening and other communication techniques that promote trust, empathy, and understanding in a peer support context;
- has the skills to communicate effectively across cultures, is aware of cultural differences, able to overcome stereotypes, and develop strategies for intercultural understanding;
- is able to apply problem-solving techniques and coping strategies to help international students manage challenges effectively;
- can understand how to support students with special needs, including recognizing different types of support required and how to address them appropriately;
- is able to develop practical time management, mental well-being, and self-assertiveness techniques to enhance own well-being as well as the support the student offers to others.
- has an understanding of the support systems available for international students;
- has the skills and knowledge needed to effectively advise and support international students, including how to navigate academic, cultural, and social challenges;
- has the ability to communicate effectively, using active listening and other communication techniques that promote trust, empathy, and understanding in a peer support context;
- has the skills to communicate effectively across cultures, is aware of cultural differences, able to overcome stereotypes, and develop strategies for intercultural understanding;
- is able to apply problem-solving techniques and coping strategies to help international students manage challenges effectively;
- can understand how to support students with special needs, including recognizing different types of support required and how to address them appropriately;
- is able to develop practical time management, mental well-being, and self-assertiveness techniques to enhance own well-being as well as the support the student offers to others.
Teacher
Ingrid Hinojosa