Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly
review sessions for students enrolled in selected courses.At colleges and universities throughout the country, the SI
method has been proven to help increase student understanding of
course material and raise grades.
Attendance at SI sessions is voluntary. Students have an
opportunity to compare notes, discuss important concepts, study for
tests, and develop strategies for studying and learning.
An SI Coach facilitates the SI sessions. The Coach is an
exemplary student who has previously taken the course, with a grade
of A or B.
What's in it for you, the student?
If you attend SI sessions regularly, chances are much higher
that you will earn a better grade than if you did not attend. You
will develop a better understanding of course content as well as
more effective ways to learn it. This will help you to be a more
successful learner in your other classes, also. Through attending
SI, you will develop friendships with other
students and staff and feel a stronger connection to El Camino
College.
What can you expect from
your SI Coach?
The SI Coach...
Attends class along with the students
Is trained in the most effective learning and study
strategies
Operates as a model student and relays tips on the most
effective study skills
Integrates 'how to learn' with 'what to learn' in SI
classes
Provides leadership structure to the study session
Is a facilitator for the grade-raising collaborative learning
strategies
Models critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
Empowers students to become independent learners
What have students said about their SI
experience?
"The SI sessions helped me to understand the class material
much better, which showed on my performance on exams. I think
anyone who has not taken advantage of SI workshops is missing out
on a great opportunity."
"SI gave me the opportunity to review the main points without
any confusion. It definitely helped me to get a higher grade than I
was expecting."
"The SI program helped me immensely. I achieved more than I
imagined. It helped to hear the lectures in class, take notes, and
then go to SI sessions. Then when I studied on my own, it was a lot
easier to understand the class material. I did well in class
because of the SI sessions."
Step 2:Review the left-hand side of the SI schedule to find the
course and section you need to enroll in.
Step 3:On the right-hand side of the SI schedule, find the SI Sessions days and times that correspond with the course you need to enroll in.
Step 4:YOU
MUST LEAVE 30-50 MINUTES OPEN IN YOUR SCHEDULE TO ATTEND THE SI
SESSIONS.
Step 5:Enroll in the selected course
section. Remember not to schedule anything during the SI Sessions days and times. Doing so will nullify the intended benefit of enrolling into an SI supported section.
*Once you enroll in the course, you will receive detailed SI information on the first week of class.
