WHAT is SI? SI is a series of weekly review sessions
for students who are taking a historically difficult course.
WHO should attend? Students who want to improve their
understanding of the course material. Students who want to develop strategies
for learning the course concepts and for learning to self-test their
understanding of the concepts.
WHO leads the sessions? SI Leaders have completed the
course successfully. SI Leaders know the course content. SI Leaders read all
the material, are prepared to lead the study session, and provide study
strategies appropriate for the course material. Your SI Leader will help
you to think about the content of the lectures.
WHEN will the SI sessions be offered? Surveys will be
given during the first week. The surveys list a variety of times when SI
sessions can be available. SI study session schedules will be distributed
in class. SI
study sessions will start the second week of classes.
WHERE will the SI sessions meet? SI study sessions will
meet in the building where your class meets.
WHAT do I need to do? Be enrolled in the selected
course section. Attend study sessions every week. Bring your text. Bring your
notes. And bring your questions. Attending the SI study sessions has proven to
be an effective use of your study time.
