Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) is an exciting and unique program that combines the idea of 'what to learn' with 'how to learn' through weekly sessions led by a fellow student who has already demonstrated the ability to perform well in class.The K101 recitations are mandatory 75-minute active-learning sessions in which students in the course will practice doing challenging problems collaboratively. The recitation leaders are IUPUI science majors who have recently completed and succeeded in K101.
Through collaborative efforts, mentors implement study skills to help students master course content and form study teams. Students acquire knowledge and skills and develop characteristics necessary for future academic success.
Students are given content-specific background information to assist them in making connections to the homework and lectures of the class. Workshops (or Peer Led Team Learning) are experiences in active learning. Students work together to solve problems and to reveal where difficult or obscure steps might be, allowing them to cooperatively progress through the learning exercise.It has been demonstrated in many studies on learning that the outcome far exceed the independent learner.
Students study and communicate with each other, which results in a higher level of understanding than that of students who study alone. When students work together to solve problems, they reinterpret ideas and concepts in alternative and unanticipated ways. This process improves learning for students at all levels.At the same time, students learn to be part of team-a frequent expectation of future employers.
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Our own research here at IUPUI shows that we have experienced as high as a 60% increase in students receiving C or better grades compared to the past with students participating in traditional recitations.Students who become peer leaders experience better performance in subsequent chemistry classes, and better performance on standardized tests.The C105 Workshops are two-hour active-learning sessions in which students in the course will practice doing challenging problems collaboratively. Chemistry content, communication skills and good teamwork practices will be emphasized in these peer-led sessions and students will be expected to be active participants. The Peer Advisor is a student held paraprofessional position. The Peer Advisor reports to the Director of Student Development and the Career & Academic Advisor and performs duties in the Psychology Advising Office. The main purpose of this position is to advise a diverse body of psychology majors educating them about academic and course advising resources & tools, career development resources & tools and experiential learning opportunities.This will help build students' academic and career planning confidence, knowledge about their degree program and career options, and action plan to carry out their academic and career goals. The School of Science Honors Program offers students from any School of Science major the opportunity to build on the school's challenging curricula through deeper, more engaging learning experiences in the classroom, in the lab, and throughout campus.
After you enroll in business courses, read the bios of the coaches assigned to your class and set up an appointment to meet.Appointment requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance. You can expect a response from the coach within 36 hours. Scheduling at least 5 days in advance is encouraged.Only request a coach for a class in which you’re currently enrolled. For example, only students enrolled in BUS-A 201 should request an appointment with a BUS-A 201 coach.
Appointments focus on course-specific content, and each peer coach only provides assistance for a single course.Only request one peer coach per course at a time. If one peer coach responds indicating they are unable to meet with you, you may then submit a new appointment request to another coach.Special note about peer tutors for BUS-K201/BUS-K204 and BUS-K303/BUS-K304: Ask your professor, or a current peer tutor in your class, for information on how to use their services. Businesses today actively seek employees who know how to coach people with a wide range of abilities and who come from diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
Many firms consider the ability to coach others an indispensable leadership quality. The Kelley Academic Peer Coaching Program will provide you with the opportunity to give back to Kelley, work with a diverse group of people, and develop this important and highly sought-after leadership ability.Peer coaches are a critical resource for the Kelley and IU Bloomington community. As a coach, you will not only support students academically and work closely with Kelley faculty and staff, but also develop your communication, mentoring, and leadership abilities.If you excelled in one of the courses listed above (or the honors version of A201 or A202), are reliable and passionate about helping others, and can commit to three hours a week of coaching, consider applying for a peer coaching position.