SDS 106H - Honors Peer Study Service Learning
Credits: 1
30 Practicum Hours
Prerequisites: Students must be members in good standing in the Honors Program and have earned a final grade of “A” in a college-level course in the discipline in which they wish to offer supplemental instruction.
Description
This course is designed to provide peer study opportunities for students enrolled in developmental courses or in college-level classes in which the instructor has requested peer supplemental instruction. Qualified Honors students will be trained to facilitate supplemental instruction study halls, complete assigned readings, facilitate study halls, interact with other study hall facilitators and the instructor on Blackboard and complete a final reflection paper.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze scholarly readings on best practices in tutoring.
- Apply best practices in tutoring to study hall sessions.
- Recognize and employ appropriate learning strategies to meet the individual and diverse needs of students who seek supplemental instruction.
- Analyze effectiveness in study hall sessions and make adjustments to learning strategies as needed.
- Enhance and utilize communication and writing skills.
Listed Topics
- Learning styles
- Student engagement
- Best practices in peer study and tutoring
- Ethics in peer study and tutoring
- Communication
- Service to community
Reference Materials
Peer Study Group Training Manual
Scholarly Journal Articles
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 03/02/2011
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