Supplemental Instruction

During the Fall and Winter semesters a series of weekly group review/study sessions are available for students taking selected courses. This program, called Supplemental Instruction (SI), is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of the course material. Attendance at any session is voluntary.

This is an opportunity for students to join other people who are taking the same class and compare notes, discuss material, develop strategies for studying, and test themselves before the actual test. Each session is facilitated by a SI Leader who will guide students through the course material.

Who is a SI Leader?

A SI Leader is a student who has previously successfully passed that particular course. The SI leader will share with students study techniques related to the course material but will not instruct students. The SI leader will attend regular classes and help students think about and put in perspective the lecture material and assigned readings.

When do sessions start?

At the beginning of the semester , students will be introduced to their SI leader and asked to fill out a survey regarding their interest in SI and times they will be available for review sessions. There will be 2-3 sessions per week which will be approximately 50 minutes long. Students can attend one, or all sessions. Each session will be different, as it will cover material presented in class by the professor.

Why attend SI?

Participating in SI has shown to improve chances of students earning a better grade in the class. Students will develop a better understanding of the course content and effective ways of studying.