Who can participate in the Peer Learning Programs?
The Peer Learning Programs (Supplemental Instruction, Embedded Tutoring, and Embedded SI) are free and open to all students enrolled in the corresponding content course. Embedded Tutors work alongside faculty to facilitate active learning components within the course lecture, and hold outside tutoring/office hours for extra one-on-one support. SI Leaders hold small group study sessions (SI sessions) twice each week for 50 minutes.
Who are the Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs)?
PLFs are fellow students who have previously been successful in the corresponding course or an equivalent course in the subject area. PLFs provide study tools, lead group exercises and discussions around challenging concepts, and guide students toward mastery of course content. Click here to Meet the Peer Learning Programs Team!
What happens at SI sessions?
SI sessions address both "what" and "how" to learn. All students in the SI session participate in teaching, learning, and study— not just the SI Leader. Typically SI students:
- Review lecture notes and text material
- Discuss and apply important concepts
- Prepare for an upcoming quiz or exam
- Ask and answer questions
- Learn effective study and test taking techniques
- Discover strategies for doing well in the course
How do I sign-up for an SI session?
Each SI session has its own Canvas platform (e.g. BIOL 2230 - Supplemental Instruction). Students enrolled in a course aligned with SI support are added to the corresponding SI Canvas and may access information regarding session days/times, relevant links (including the Zoom ID for Online sessions), and other asynchronous resources like study guides or discussion boards. The SI Leader will also be present in the course lecture and can answer any questions students may have regarding how to access SI sessions and materials. Some live sessions do reach capacity. When this occurs, additional interested students will be added to a waiting list. Seats are filled on a first-come basis (up to 20 students per in-person session and 25 per Online session).
How can I become a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF)?
PLFs are undergraduate (sometimes graduate) students in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.0, have earned an A in the corresponding course and/or in relevant advanced coursework in the subject area, and are recommended or referred by faculty or the academic department. Interested students should send a resume and letter of inquiry to si@csusb.edu.
More questions?
Email si@csusb.edu or call 909.537.7320 to learn more about Peer Learning Programs.