supplemental instruction fall 2012 stem grant fipse grant si leader training orientation/f12

SI Leader Training Orientation/F12

Supplemental InstructionFall 2012STEM GrantFIPSE Grant


Introduction to SI


Understanding What SI IsTutoring SI Group Sessions

• 1-1 or small groups• Drop-in service• Students receive

individual help with homework problems

• Discussion is limited to the tutor and student

• Regularly scheduled weekly sessions for students enrolled in a specific class

• Voluntary and confidential• Focus is on breaking down

complex processes and ideas• Emphasis on organizing

information for more effective study and practice

• Facilitated group discussions led by SI Leader


Introducing Yourself to the Class


Scheduling SI Sessions•This is a super important part of your SI work.•Give your class schedule to Sharon or Laura

ASAP.• Identify several time slots for SI sessions.•Coordinate the scheduling of sessions with

Sharon and Laura..•Decide what day you will distribute the SI

schedule in class.•Find out how many students are in the class.•Request printing of a flyer to distribute in class.


Meeting Your Professor


Working With Your SI Instructor

•SI sessions are only part of your work as an SI Leader. You are also required to meet with your professor regularly.

•Your budgeted hours for SI include one hour of planning every week. You should include the time spent with your instructor under “planning”.

•Planning also includes any time you spend reviewing class content or preparing handouts or study guides for your students.


Faculty/Leader Agreement• Faculty – Leader Agreement• Faculty – Leader cooperation is essential for a successful SI program; cooperation is best facilitated by clear

expectations. Please read the expectations for faculty and leaders below, and sign to indicate your agreement.• Leaders are expected to:• Act as a model student

▫ Be punctual and non-disruptive▫ Have all requisite course materials▫ Take lecture notes▫ Complete all assigned reading

• Maintain an active and visible presence in the course▫ Make periodic, in-class announcements to relate session information▫ Distribute occasional handouts and/or promotional materials to students

• Communicate clearly and frequently with the course instructor• Maintain the confidentiality of both faculty and student correspondence• Maintain the standards and boundaries of the SI Program

▫ Create relevant, useful session plans that emphasize academic skills▫ Avoid using sessions for group tutoring▫ Inform the SI office or Coordinator as soon as possible if there is any difficulty with a student ▫ SI sessions are voluntary and SI Leaders should maintain student confidentiality when working with the course

instructor• Faculty members are expected to:• Work with the SI Leader to find an acceptable level of involvement expected during class time• Assist the SI Leader in promoting session attendance and proper session expectations

▫ Give in-class reminders about SI sessions▫ Advocate attendance for all students, not just those who are struggling▫ Allow the SI Leader time during class to make announcements and hand out promotional or program materials

• Communicate frequently with the SI Leader▫ Provide a course outline and advance notice of upcoming exams▫ Provide advice and insight regarding the areas of content students frequently struggle in

• Maintain the standards and boundaries of the SI Program▫ Avoid referring to SI sessions as tutoring or the SI Leader as a tutor▫ SI sessions are voluntary and SI Leaders should maintain student confidentiality when working with the course

instructor• • Faculty Signature Date• • • • SI Leader Signature Date


Large Group Sessions


Facilitating SI Sessions•Make sure all students sign in•Create an agenda with the help of students•Write the agenda in a corner of the white board•Use think/pair/share technique•Call students to the board•Circulate amongst the students•Match every topic with a learning strategy•Question students on study habits and

techniques•Give examples of how the information will help

them in the future


AnalysisHow did the individual think time help you?

Was it helpful to explain your outline to a partner?Why?As you explained your outline, did any of your ideas change?

As you listened to other students explain their outlines, did you want to change your own outline?

What difficulties do you think there might be with this activity in an SI session?

•Think/Pair/Share

•Design an outline of mitosis

•What headings are in your outline?

•What subheadings?

•Compare your outline with a partner

•What are the differences?•Which one would be more

helpful for students?•why?


You Are The Leader• Set high expectations for the sessions and the

students• The agenda guides the session• Don’t let students highjack the topic• Consistently require students to actively

participate• Encourage students to identify and evaluate their

study techniques• Model new study techniques for students• Focus on developing your own questioning skills• Get students to summarize each session


Recap and Planning Sheets• Recap sheets are required

after every SI session.

• List topic, student difficulty, learning strategy.

• Include planning activities and meetings with instructor.

• Place completed sheet in your folder for pickup.

Content

• What topic are ypu discussing?

Specific Difficulty

• What problems are students having?

Learning Strategy

• What methods are you discussing with students?


SI Observation FormSI SESSION OBSERVATION

SI LEADER: _______________________ OBSERVER: _________________________ DATE: _______________ Beginning of session - Introduction Welcome & Introduce self Other feedback:

Introduce Observer Attendance Register Agenda Prioritize agenda items

During the session Student agenda followed 4 3 2 1 Other feedback:

Good use of strategies 4 3 2 1 Leader well-prepared 4 3 2 1 Appropriate session tone 4 3 2 1

Scale: 4=strongly agree 3=agree 2=neutral 1=needs discussion

End of session - Conclusion Summarise discussion Other feedback:

Check student understanding Check agenda items What to prepare for next session Reminder of next session

Strategies used Student Participation Student Interaction Redirecting Questions Low Low / Limited Probing Questions Average Average Informal Quiz Good Good Visual Techniques Models of Organization Sociogram Materials used

Incomplete Outline Video/website Paired Problem Solving Overhead projector Note Cards Board Time Lines Flipchart Vocabulary Activities Worksheet Mnemonic Devices Textbooks Lecture Review Lecture notes Note Review

Suggestions


Reaching Out to Students


Marketing SI Sessions

•What ideas do you remember from the video?

Emails / twitter / facebook

Bonus sessions before a

test

Handouts / study guides

Get to know the students before

and after class


SI Attendance Log


Confidentiality Agreement

SI LEADER/TUTOR/STUDENT WORKER

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

As an employee of San Joaquin Delta College you may have access to confidential information such as grades, student and/or tutor records, test results, student progress in class, and similar data. You may also have verbal or written communication with students’ instructors and staff of the College that should remain confidential. To accept employment with San Joaquin Delta College is to accept the responsibility to preserve the confidentiality of this privileged information. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in termination of employment.

In addition, SI Leaders should never discuss a faculty, staff member or another tutor with a student; never criticize a grade a faculty member has given a student; never recommend one faculty member over another.

If, however, a student confides to you that he/she plans to commit harm to him/herself or another person, it is your responsibility to immediately notify one your supervisor, or Instructional Support Assistants, the Learning Centers Coordinator, the Grant Coordinator or Campus Police (x.5000).

I have read the above confidentiality agreement. I understand and accept the responsibility to preserve the confidentiality of privileged information.

______________________________________________________ _______________________________

SI Leader Name (printed) Date

______________________________________________________

SI Leader Signature

San Joaquin Delta College Confidentiality Agreement.rtf http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/tutor/ 8/9/2012


Daily Procedures for the MSLC• Check in with the MSLC, Aileen Morehead, for room

locations• Find your folder in file cabinet to the left of the door as

you enter MSLC• Folder contains time card, class roster, recap forms, and

important notices

• Call in as soon as you know you are unable to be here – 209-954-????

• Call your instructor to notify your students• Post a notice for students telling them when the next

session will be held


SI Training DatesName:____________________________________________________

SI Leader Training Dates for fall 2012

There will be a total of 5 training dates

1. Today, August 9th from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

2. Thursday, August 16th from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Below please circle the training dates for 3, 4, and 5 that you are able to attend.

3. Wednesday, September 12h from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm Or

Thursday, September 13th from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm

4. Wednesday, October 17th from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm Or

Thursday, October 18st from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm

5. Wednesday, November 28th from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm Or

Thursday, November 29th from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm


Evaluation• SI Leader Training Orientation Evaluation Fall 2012• • What subject do you lead?• • • How much did you know about SI before today?

Nothing Some A lot• • • At this moment, do you feel you have enough information to get

started with SI? Yes No

• • • What information do you still need?• • • • What was the most helpful information from today’s session?• • • • Was the information clear or confusing?

Clear Confusing• • • What changes would you like to see in future training sessions?

I’d like to see more• •

I’d like to see less • • • How frequent should training sessions be?• Every 2 weeks Once a month Twice a

semester• • • Please add additional comments:

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