Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Center for Student Achievement January 16, 2013

SI & Tutoring History & Overview of Programs Student Staff Hiring, Training, & Supervision Program Effectiveness Spring 2013 Outlook Questions & Discussion

SI & Tutoring Supplemental Instruction (UMKC, 2013) An academic assistance program that utilizes peer-assisted study sessions. SI sessions are regularly-scheduled, informal review sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict test items. Students learn how to integrate course content and study skills while working together. “How to learn” with “what to learn” Collaborative Learning approach Complement & enhance students’ classroom learning Non-remedial, inclusive learning environment for all students

SI & Tutoring Supplemental Instruction (UMKC, 2013) Purpose: 1. To increase retention within targeted historically difficult courses 2. To improve student grades in targeted historically difficult courses 3. To increase the graduation rates of students SU’s Program: Fall 2009Spring 2010Fall 2010Spring 2011Fall 2011Spring 2012Fall 2012 Course Sections Supported Students Supported ,4531,3881,773

SI & Tutoring Tutoring (NC State & ITTPC, 2013) By hiring and training qualified students to provide a variety of tutorial services, SU tutoring promotes students to become independent learners and therefore contribute to SU’s undergraduate students’ academic success. The program is in the process of earning its first level of the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

SI & Tutoring Tutoring Goals of tutoring: 1.Promote independence of learning 2.Personalize instruction 3.Help the tutee understand how he or she learns best 4.Provide a student perspective on learning and college success 5.Respect individual differences 6.Help tutees to develop weak skills into stronger skills in order to be successful

SI & Tutoring Tutoring History of our program: Fall 2009Spring 2010Fall 2010Spring 2011Fall 2011Spring 2012Fall 2012 Number of Visits Increase/ Decrease

SI & Tutoring Course Selection SI: – DFW rates of 25% or higher – Student enrollment & gate-keeper courses – Budget Tutoring: – DFW rates – Student request – Budget

SI & Tutoring Peer Leader Responsibilities SI: -Attend class each week -Prepare for sessions/meet with instructor -Facilitate 3 study sessions/week Tutoring: -Tutors have a set weekly schedule -Stay polished in subjects for tutoring

SI & Tutoring Peer Leader Selection SI: – Faculty recommendation – Previous performance in SI course, 3.0 GPA – Interview Tutoring: – Application online – Faculty recommendation – Performance in courses offered, 3.0 GPA – Interview

SI & Tutoring Peer Leader Training & Evaluation SI: – 8-hour training at the start of the semester – 3-hours of training throughout semester – Mid-semester evaluations & meetings – Session observations throughout semester Tutoring: – 7-hour training at the start of the academic school year – 3-hour training at the start of the spring semester – 1-hour meetings held throughout both semesters – Mid-semester evaluations – End-of-semester evaluations from tutees

SI & Tutoring Evaluating Program Effectiveness SI: - Mean Final Course Grade & DFW Comparisons -Overall Course DFW Rate -Student Usage & Feedback -SI Participant Retention & Graduation Rates* Tutoring: - Numbers are calculated throughout the semester to determine which courses and tutors are being utilized most

SI & Tutoring Student Feedback (N=128): 88.60% thought SI sessions were helpful 88.2% discussed and practiced course concepts outside of class 77.2% further understood course content

SI & Tutoring Note: Data not analyzed for statistical significance SI: 357 students; Non-SI: 1416 students

SI & Tutoring Note: Data not analyzed for statistical significance SI: 357 students; Non-SI: 1416 students

SI & Tutoring Spring 2013 Outlook SI: - 60 Course Sections Supported (1,989 students) -February 3 rd : Sessions Begin -Increase students’ satisfaction/perceived benefit -Further promote a positive SI culture across campus -Collaborate with departments to assess effectiveness Tutoring: - 49 courses available for tutoring -January 28: Tutoring Begins -Training

SI & Tutoring Faculty & Staff Role with Programs: -Encourage student usage -Support the peer leaders -Contact us with feedback -Inquire about support for your course

SI & Tutoring Resources: CRLA (2013). Tutor Training Certification: (ITTPC) International Tutor Training Program Certification. NC State (2013). NC State Undergraduate Tutorial Center. UMKC (2013). Overview of Supplemental Instruction. International Center for Supplemental Instruction.

SI & Tutoring Questions SI: Heather Porter Tutoring: Jenny Lewis

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