What is an SI session TAMU?

What is an SI session TAMU?

Supplemental Instruction is a peer-led, academic assistance program hosted by the ASC that is designed to improve student academic performance and increase retention. SI offers three, free 50 minute regularly scheduled sessions per week for lower-level undergraduate courses.

What are SI sessions?

What is SI? Supplemental Instruction is an academic assistance program which provides weekly, peer-led group study sessions for students taking historically difficult courses (those with high D, F or W rates). SI sessions begin the first two weeks of class and continue throughout the semester.

How do I become a SI leader?

SI Leader Minimum Qualifications: Possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to attend the mandatory pre-semester SI leader orientation and training days. Be able to work a total of 10 hours a week* Submit all required materials of the SI leader application packet (see below)

What is an SI leader?

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program that targets historically difficult courses. The SI sessions are facilitated by “SI leaders,” students who are prepared to share with students how to effectively study for the course and how to maximize their potential for their academic success.

Should I go to SI sessions?

Try to regularly attend sessions. SI Sessions keep up with the pacing of the course. So, each session may be focusing on a different topic. Students who regularly attend sessions are more likely to earn higher grades in their course!

How do I run an SI session?

Engage in the session and attend as many sessions as possible.

  1. Speak up and participate in the activities.
  2. Take responsibility for your learning.
  3. Be respectful of your SI and others (don’t interrupt, turn your camera on, use the chat).
  4. Minimize external distractions (no phones, no TVs, no work, etc.)

What does SI mean in education?

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a nontraditional form of tutoring that focuses on collaboration, group study, and interaction for assisting students in undertaking “traditionally difficult” courses.

What is a University Learning Center?

Peterson (1975), “A learning center is an amalgamation of four services: library, audiovisual service, nontraditional learning activities (including tutoring), and instructional development service (that is, the center assists faculty members in developing new teaching strategies, materials, and courses)” (p. 9).

What do SI leaders do?

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are students who facilitate weekly out-of-class group study sessions in targeted courses which they have successfully completed. SI Leaders are expected to attend lectures for the course they support and meet regularly with the professor to clarify course content and material.

How much does an SI earn?

SI Leaders are paid $15 per hour (Starting Jan 1, 2020). Work approximately 10 to 15 hours a week per class. Work up to 20 hours a week. Earn money for time spent in the SI class, SI sessions, professor and staff meetings, training sessions and time spent on session preparation.

What does a si do?

A sub-inspector (SI) is generally in command of few police personnel (with head constables, the equivalent of corporals, commanding police outposts). It is the lowest rank of officer who, under Indian Police rules and regulations, can file a charge sheet in court, and is usually the first investigating officer.

What would be your greatest challenge as an SI Leader?

The biggest challenge pertains to lack of a coordinated plan which results in SI leaders in most cases going to sessions with no idea of which content/concepts to focus on during the sessions.

When is the last day to register for Tamu classes?

Faculty and Staff holiday. Friday, 5 p.m. Last day to register for first term classes. Refer to https://sbs.tamu.edu/billing-payments/due-dates for tuition and fee due dates. Monday. Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday. Tuesday. First day of first term classes.

What does Supplemental Instruction ( SI ) stand for?

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is supported by the Academic Success Center, The Association of Former Students, and selected colleges or academic departments in which it is offered. SI is a peer-led, academic assistance program that can significantly improve performance for students who attend regularly.

How often do I have to attend SI sessions?

SI sessions are offered outside of class three times a week for one hour each, on a regular schedule. Attendance is voluntary. SI sessions are facilitated by SI leaders (undergraduate students who have previously taken and been successful in the course).