This study shows the development of a quantitative instrument that examines the value of being a peer leader as it relates to one’s current position. Questions were derived from thematic analyses of interviews indicating that former peer leaders recognize transferrable skills such as leadership skills, the ability to cope with many challenges (including not having the right answer), collaboration/teamwork skills, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills all as being relevant and frequently used in their current work. In this exploratory sequential mixed-methods design, transferable skills are identified from qualitative interviews and then further developed into a quantitative instrument. Results from instrument piloting and reliability testing are presented.

Beyond content knowledge:  Measuring transferrable skills connected to experience as a peer-leader in a PLTL program

2019 Spring National Meeting

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