Supplemental Instruction Leadership

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare students as Supplemental Instruction Leaders. Supplemental Instruction is an academic assistance program that utilizes peer-assisted student sessions to develop cognitive learning skills and course content mastery. This course examines student learning and cognitive development theories as well as research supported strategies for targeted classes to increase student performance and retention. Over the course of the term, student leaders will engage in self- reflective writing, in class discussions and explore current literature to develop their own cognitive learning and leadership skills. Prerequisite: a 3.0 GPA, a grade of B or better in the target course, and instructor permission. Most Supplemental Instruction Leaders will register for 2 credits with those signing up for 3 or 4 credits will take on additional leadership responsibilities and/or completion of a scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) project.