CCSJ
Supplemental
Instruction Overview
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program that increases student’s performance and retention.
The SI program utilizes peer assisted study sessions to aid students with traditionally difficult academic
courses.
A Supplemental Instructor is a “model student” a facilitator who helps students to integrate course content,
learning, and study strategies. A SI Leader is a student who has done well in the course and is thoroughly prepared
to share what he/she has learned about studying effectively. The SI Leader provides the structure for the
study session. Although an SI Leader does not re-lecture or introduce new materials, he/she will attend all
scheduled classes with the student for that designated course.
A Supplemental Instruction Session is an out-of- class study session provided for difficult courses to improve
understanding of the course material and improve student’s grades. A SI session is an opportunity, for
the student to review lecture notes, clarify materials, discuss ideas, and organize for a test as a group. In addition,
during the SI session the SI Leader models application of study strategies such as: note taking, graphic
organization, questioning techniques, vocabulary acquisitions, and test prediction and preparation.
SI sessions are for Learning Community students who need or want supplemental instruction in a course that
SI is offered. Students may attend as many sessions as they would like. All sessions will normally correspond
with class lectures, but depending on group size, sessions can be individually tailored to the student.
CCSJ
Supplemental
Instruction Key Program Features
- Support for students in difficult
classes
- Weekly peer– facilitated group
study sessions
- Sessions are: open, voluntary, and
offer confidential participation -
Inviting All students
- Supplemental Instructor leaders
are peers who were successful in
the course and posses an on-going
commitment to helping students
learn.
- SI sessions do not focus on
lecturing or re-teaching, but on
organizing and facilitating and
effective group study session so
students practice, work together,
and develop essential strategies to
learn course materials.
Why Use SI?
- Earn Better Grades Statistics show that frequent
SI participants earn a half to
a full letter grade higher than
non-participants.
- Learn Study Skills
from“model students”
Note taking; test taking skills;
teacher expectations; time
management; and reading
skills are just a few.
- Develop a sense
of
Community
Network with classmates;
establish roots at CCSJ
- Free out-of-class
study sessions
Supplemental Instruction
makes studying easier,
more productive and fun.
What is a Supplemental Instruction Leader?
A Supplemental Instruction Leader is a “model student,” a facilitator who helps students to integrate course content and learning and study strategies. The SI Leader is a student who has done well in the course and is prepared to share what he/she has learned about studying effectively.
The SI Leader provides the structure for the study session. Although an SI Leader does not re-lecture or introduce new material, he/she will be in class with the student every week.
What are the qualifications to become an SI Leader?
SI Leaders need to have:
1. SI Leader must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
2. SI Leader must have an “A” or “B” average in the course being instructed.
3. SI Leader must have a recommendation from the professor of the SI course.
Please Note: SI Leaders is a paid position starting at $10.00 an hour including training.
If you are interested on becoming an SI Leader, please contact Student Support Services or the Tutoring Center for an application.
Contact
The Student Support Services Department is currently hiring Supplemental Instructors for the upcoming fall semester. If this position interests you, please contact:
Jamie Turner
Coordinator of Student Support Services
Phone: 219-473-4223
Suite: 400 Room : 403
Supplemental Instructors Online Application
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