Supplemental Instruction Plan for 2012-13

1. Supplemental Instruction Plan for 2012-13 Wynalda TLI August 3, 2012 David Poock, Karen Mosier

2. Fall 2011 • Additional assistance • In classroom • Problem sessions • Tutoring session • Adjusted Classroom activities • Winter 2012 • Session before and after class • Hired qualified students • Better defined roles and expectations Observations

4. Flint Pass Rate SUMMARY Math200920102011 25.3% 34.2% 42.5% *Positives: Math pass rate showing steady increase; withdrawal rate in math also declined; expected results due to addition of supplemental instructors, as well as increased FA/LDA advising/counseling Next step: instructor analysis

5. University Wide Results

6. Models SI comes in many forms. Most are peer to peer, some are strictly voluntary, many are aimed at higher level, historically difficult courses rather than foundation level courses.

7. * History of SI (SLA) *from FSU website

8. Ferris State • SLA (Structured Learning Assistance) Models

9. University of Wyoming Models

10. Jackson Community College Models

11. Common Practices Davenport 2011-2012 • Peer led study sessions which meet outside of class time • SI Leader attends class to take notes and observe • SI Leader facilitates session for group discussion and work • Not one-to one tutoring • Additional instructor in class • Time for extra tutoring by Supplemental Instructor before class What is Supplemental Instruction?

12. Norm Davenport 2012-2013 • Peer led voluntarily attended study sessions which meet outside of class time • Leader attends class to take notes and observe • Leader facilitates session for group discussion and work • Not one-to one tutoring • SI Leader attends class to take notes and observe; may also assist students as requested by instructor • SI session held outside of class time for group discussion, review, and extra practice • Mandatory for students with average below 80% • Those needing more intensive one-to-one tutoring will be referred to the tutoring center What is Supplemental Instruction?

13. Instructor Responsibilities • Communication with SI Leader before the course begins and at least once per week during the term • Communication with students the importance and opportunity of SI • Provide supplemental materials, if you wish, for use during sessions • Provide SI Leader access to course Blackboard for viewing materials students are given • Evaluate SI Leader at the end of term and allow time for student evaluation of SI program and SI Leader DU Model

14. SI Leader Responsibilities • Meet with Instructor before term and communicate at least once per week during term • Explain SI format to students at beginning of term and arrange time and place based on students’ input • Attend classes acting as model and provide assistance to students as requested by Instructor • Facilitate study/review discussion by students based on notes taken during class; provide extra practice for students as time allows and is needed • Refer students needing one-to-one assistance to tutoring center (advise Instructor of referral) • Take attendance during sessions and provide to Instructor and Director of Tutoring • Attend all trainings provided DU Model

15. Student Responsibilities • Attend SI sessions as required or voluntarily • Be actively present and participate in sessions • Complete evaluation of SI Leader and program at the end of the term DU Model

16. Research

17. Consensus on model • Hiring of SI Leaders / Training • Teaming meetings for Instructors and Leaders • Promotional material for students • Announcements for faculty and staff • Logistics (rooms, times) Next steps?

18. Job Description / Posting

19. Promotional Material for Students

20. General Information

21. What IS SI?

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