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Angela Zanardelli Learning Specialist Academic Success Center au1072@wayne.edu. LC Peer Mentor Training: What Do Students Need to Succeed ?. Group Brainstorm. Before we can understand what students need, we should look back at our own experiences:
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Angela Zanardelli Learning Specialist Academic Success Center au1072@wayne.edu LC Peer Mentor Training:What Do Students Need to Succeed?
Group Brainstorm • Before we can understand what students need, we should look back at our own experiences: • Recall your time spent as a first-year student; what did you need to succeed?
What Students Need to Succeed • Study Skills: • Many students lack the necessary study tools/techniques necessary to properly comprehend and retain course information • The good news is that by understanding common study difficulties experienced by students, you can address the needs of your students and provide them with strategies for success
Wasting Time • Students (including you) waste more time than they’ll ever realize -Time spent studying ineffectively -Allowing interruption -Cramming information in one session -Wasting precious lecture time • The following is a three-step method to help students make the most of the little time they have:
Step One: Pre-Lecture Prep • Take 15-20 minutes to skim chapter • Read • TITLE • introduction • concept overview or summary • subheading • examine illustrations • seek main points of chapter
Step Two: Being Active During Lecture • Pre-lecture prep helps students to stay aware and active during lecture • Student is able to relate what they’ve seen to what instructor is reviewing • Students have a much greater chance of mastering the material if they are active during lecture • Students will greatly reduce their study time if they focus and take effective notes
Post-Lecture Review • By reviewing notes within 24 hours of the lecture, more information is retained and the likeliness of further study is increased • Students often wait too long to study and material is forgotten before next class • Short and frequent reviews are often less threatening and more effective than long study sessions.
Avoiding Interruption • Phone interruptions • Be a good example to students. Have your cell phone off or on silent and put away during session • Tell students the following: • SILENCE OR TURN OFF YOUR PHONE!!! • Do not keep it within view when it is silenced • When you’ve completed your task, you can check messages and return calls
Avoiding Interruption • Where the student studies is a major factor in his or her concentration levels. Share these tips with your students: • Avoid studying in places where you know you’ll be distracted • People watching • Roommate issues • Library situations
Avoiding Interruption • More tips to helps students to avoid interruption: • Be honest with yourself, do not welcome interruption • Choose activities that will not be on your mind after study breaks • Do not talk to someone who may upset you before or during your study time • Do not allow facebook. twitter, email, etc to distract you while studying. Set aside special time for internet.
Self-Management • Choices which students make greatly increase their levels of success: • Sleep needs • Nutrition • Mental health needs • Stress-management
Self-Management • Share with students necessary resources for their individual needs: • Campus gym • Healthy food options on/around campus • Campus counseling center • Student support groups • Academic support programs
What Do Students Need From You? • Your example: • Hard to believe but students crave structure and role models • Be consistent with your students • Show your ability to have fun while maintaining appropriate dialog/behaviors • Model your priorities to your students and show your value in your studies • Be cautious when discussing your personal life
What Do Students Need From You? • Your attention: • Show students they are your priority during your time with them • Keep your cell phone on silent and put away while with students • Leave personal concerns/issues at the door when working with students • Always be on time. This shows them that they are worth your respect and time and is crucial when developing a trusting relationship
What Do Students Need From You? • Your support • Please give all students your support equally • Avoid concentrating mainly on those with whom you “click” or like the best • Keep in mind that students receive support differently so never give up on or ignore students who seem unreceptive.
Debrief • After being given this information, what is one change you realize you may need to make in yourself to become an effective peer mentor?