The Peer-to-Peer Model: A UK Institution’s Approach to Broadening and Embedding the Provision of Peer Learning and Support
By: Lucy Chilvers
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jopl.113 | Journal eISSN: 2200-2359
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Submitted on: Oct 2, 2024
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