Supplemental Instruction (SI) Spring 2016 Faculty Orientation January 13, :30-12:00 B-8

This says it all…training completed!!

The Essential Elements Targets Subjects Not Students Offers Peer-Facilitated Sessions Combines Content & Study Skills Leader Attends Every Class Meeting Leader Receives Ongoing Training

Role of Your SI Leader Attend every lecture/lab of your class participate in class & identify student needs act as a model student 1 thing SI Leaders should never do, however—grade papers!! Establish rapport and build relationships with students Empower students to help themselves Meet with you weekly (30 min.) to discuss how SI sessions are progressing and explore ways to better assist students Promote upcoming SI sessions in class at start of each lecture Turn in SI paperwork on time (will discuss forms later) Cc you and me via when absent or having any problem

Your Role as Instructor Allow your SI Leader to promote SI at start of each class meeting (roughly 5 min.) Meet with your Leader 30 minutes per week (to be arranged) Discuss progress of SI sessions, brainstorm ideas for attendance, share creative ways to practice course content Sign off on SI Leader Weekly Time Log (verifies attendance in your class and that he/she has met with you each week) Allow Leader to survey class: Beginning of term: for input on available times for SI sessions End of term: for input on effectiveness of SI Fill out 5-min. evaluation form of your Leader at semester’s end Avoid suggesting that SI is only for weak/remedial students Keep in touch with me: ex. discouraged over SI attendance or SI Leader is frequently late to class

My Role as Supervisor Help your recommended Leaders navigate the hiring process. Train all Leaders in effective group learning strategies. Teach Leaders professionalism, which includes turning in required paperwork on time. Meet with Leaders regularly to discuss their sessions. Conduct a formal observation of each Leader. Provide study tools and various resources for Leaders to use during sessions. Encourage Leaders to continually promote their SI sessions Send you reports on student attendance (mid- and end-semester) Maintain frequent contact with you throughout the term

Fall 2015 Numbers Attendance at Fall 2015 SI Sessions ABCDF Total # of students Average Course Grade (4 grade points) times18%34%24%9%14% times24%35%24%9%8% or more times35%29%26%7%2% SI Success Fall 2015 Success Non Success Attended SI 1-2 times Attended SI 3-5 times Attended SI 6 or more times 77%83%91% 23%17%9% Table 2: Percentages Successful vs. Non-Successful

SI Session Scheduling Information Two 1-hr. segments weekly per course section; we have 6 partitioned study area available to us (seat 5-15 students) SI Leader chooses best times based on student surveys or what openings remain in our 6 areas Best times have proven to be either right before/after class Students from other course sections (same subject) can attend any SI Leaders’ sessions for that course subject Once set, schedule remains fairly fixed throughout term—builds routine and predictability, which encourages consistent attendance

Important Forms You Will Encounter SI Survey—What’s your schedule? SI Leader gives first day of class (5 min.) **SI Leader Weekly Time Log Sign this weekly to verify hours—Leader turns in to me every Friday SI Session Plan SI Leader turns 1 per session into me weekly End-of-Term SI Survey SI Leader will administer last week (5 min.) SI Leader Contract FYI Leaders will sign at 1st training; forms the basis for disciplinary action if/when a Leader fails to comply with any aspect of agreement; plan is to issue maximum of 3 written warnings, after which SI Leader may be terminated from program (you and I will consult first) Very Quick Instructor Evaluation of SI Leader takes only a few minutes at end of semester

Quiz  What makes SI unique (in other words, different from traditional tutoring)?  What’s the one professorial task you are not permitted to have your SI Leader do?  What should you be prepared for your SI Leader to do at the start of every class meeting?  Why is it crucial that you, as the instructor, be aware of your Leader’s SI contract and obligations to the program?  It is very important that SI Leaders act professionally at all times…what should you do if your Leader starts to falter (i.e. frequently tardy, eating in class, etc.)  When can you expect SI Session Attendance reports from me?  Which form is the only one you need to worry about signing weekly?  What is the single most effective action you can take during the first week of school to increase the likelihood that your students will at least give SI a try?

Case Study The SI Instructor with Abysmal Attendance at SI Sessions Professor Jones just started a new semester with a very capable and enthusiastic SI Leader; however, so far 2 weeks of SI sessions have passed, and the Leader dejectedly reports that only 1 student has taken advantage of them. What can Professor Jones do to increase his students’ attendance at SI sessions? In a small group of 3-4, brainstorm every way you can think of that you as the professor can strongly encourage SI attendance. For example, bringing your whole class to our SI area for a brief tour the first week of school has been shown to have a positive impact on student attendance.

Comments, Questions, or Concerns?  Feel free to ask any questions you may have and/or comment on the program itself.