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What is PASS?. -- Peer Assisted Study Session. What is PASS?. Not only passing the course P-Peer Former UGFN students with excellent performance No intimidation or status difference No grading or assessment role A-Assisted Assist not ‘lecture ’
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What is PASS? -- Peer Assisted Study Session
What is PASS? • Not only passing the course • P-Peer Former UGFN students with excellent performance No intimidation or status difference No grading or assessment role • A-Assisted Assist not ‘lecture’ Foster active and collaborative learning • S-Study Supply study guides/tips from lecture Offer opportunities to practice and make mistakes • S-Session One-hour weekly small group study session Friendly, fun, informal
What is included in PASS? • Simply… Discussion. • Provide a comfortable atmosphere for you to ask any questions, even if they seem silly. • You will have chances to discuss the texts with students taking other tutorial sessions. • Attendance at sessions is voluntary, but it greatly raises your effectiveness in studying the texts.
What should I do before attending a PASS? • Simply read the text • You don’t have to understand the whole text, but you should at least have an idea of “What you don’t know”.
When will PASS be held? • Starting from next week… • You are free to join any of the above groups **Announcements will be made on eLearn.