Interview, Vicenta, Program Mngr, Florida Int. Univ.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
Release Date: 11/23/2021
Interview, Sara, SI Leader, Housatonic Comm Coll CN
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
S04-E27 We feature an interview with Sara who is a biology SI leader for the peer study group program at Housatonic Community College in Connecticut. She shares some of the learning activities that were used during the face-to-face and online SI sessions. Sara finishes the interview by sharing what she has learned personally and professionally from her experiences in the program and the friendships that she formed with the SI participants and other SI leaders.
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(Bonus) Infographic of HCC SI Program
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
(Bonus) This infographic provides information about the SI program at Housatonic Community College.
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(Bonus) Overview of Housatonic Community College (CN)
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
(Bonus) Housatonic Community College (HCC) is a public community college in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system. HCC grants associate degrees and also has certificate programs.
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Interview, Kristen, Prog Mngr, Houstanic Comm Coll (CN)
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
S04-E26 We feature an interview with Kristen who is the program manager for the peer study group program at Housatonic Community College in Connecticut. She shares about the rapid growth of the SI program and the challenges faced by implementing it at a two-year institution. Kristen finishes the interview by sharing what she has learned personally and professionally from her experiences in the program and with the SI leaders.
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(Bonus) Organic Chemistry Overview
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
(Bonus) Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding.
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Interview, Louisa, Study Leader, Florida Int. Univ.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
S04-E25 We have a conversation with Louisa who is a student study group leader at Florida International University. While she provides academic support for a number of courses, I asked her to focus on one course and why it is challenging for first-year students. Louisa provided insight to why the Organic Course was challenging. She then provides examples of learning activities used during the study sessions.
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(Bonus) Overview of Biology
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
(Bonus) Biology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field. For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes, which can be transmitted to future generations. Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of life.
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Interview, Emily, Study Leader, Florida Int. Univ.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
S04-E24 We have a conversation with Emily who is a student study group leader at Florida International University. This is part three of a four-part series from FIU.
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(Bonus) Overview of Physics
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
(Bonus) Physics is the natural science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, and its main goal is to understand how the universe behaves.
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Interview, Mario, Study Leader, Florida Int. Univ.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Groups : College Group Tutoring and Study Review Groups
S04-E23 Mario is a student study group leader at Florida International University. This is part two of a four-part series from FIU. We begin our conversation with Mario describing his experience as an international student. He describes his journey to becoming a tutor at the institution. Among the topics that Mario is responsible for, he describes why physics is challenging for many students.
info_outlineS04-E22 We have a conversation with Vicenta who leads the program that hosts the campus tutoring and small study group program at Florida International University. She provided an overview of the academic support program and how it adapted to online services during the COVID pandemic. Then the conversation turns to certification programs that have guided the student support programs. We end our conversation with Vicenta sharing her life journey to her current position at FIU and the lessons she is learning in her doctoral program that will be informing and improving the services offered to the students at FIU.
In addition to this audio episode, I also provide a PDF document that provides an overview of Florida International University.
The Center for Academic Success (CAS), https://cfas.fiu.edu/ is housed under Academic and Career Success (ACS). Located at both MMC and BBC, the center facilitates the academic advancement of students by providing support in an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. Students can access tutoring in a variety of subject areas, as well as participate in programs that develop their critical thinking and learning strategies. With a comprehensive approach, services are delivered in person or online via one-on-one sessions, small groups, study halls, or workshops. CAS interacts with undergraduate students at all levels throughout their academic experience; from preparing students before admission to assisting them along the pathway towards graduation. The center fosters constructive relationships between students and tutors, and incorporates high and low-tech tools to enhance learning, improve retention, and promote academic excellence. CAS has plenty of tutors who are able available to help you with your academic needs. Online tutoring is also available. Book a tutoring session today! CAS offers an array of extra credit workshops. Earn a few extra points to your grade and learn how to incorporate vital study skills to get you through semesters to come..
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