The mission of Utah Tech University’s Supplemental Instruction Program is to improve student success and retention in the “traditionally difficult” courses, while aiding students in becoming higher level thinkers and self empowered learners. The program aims to provide students with peer facilitated group study sessions. These sessions aim to enhance student comprehension of course content and expose them to valuable study skills.
In addition to students’ regular lecture period, students in SI courses will be required to attend a 50-minute group study session, which is referred to as an SI session. SI Sessions are designed to be collaborative and engaging, while involving all students at the session through hands-on activities. SI sessions provide a comfortable space for all students to ask questions and improve their understanding of course material.
SI sessions are facilitated by current Utah Tech undergraduate students who are academically successful. These individuals, known as SI Leaders, have previously excelled in the course and have been recommended by at least one faculty member. Additionally, SI Leaders received training on guiding collaborative group study sessions. To be prepared for the weekly sessions, SI leaders attend all of the assigned lectures, take thorough notes, stay up to date on assigned materials and assignments, and communicate with their respective professor. SI leaders plan and use a variety of teaching and learning methods within the SI session to help students with study skills and course subject matter.
Students in SI courses will have access to an additional two hours of tutoring with their SI Leader. These tutoring hours will take place in the Academic Performance Center.
Yes they do. The content taught in SI courses is the EXACT same as a traditional Utah Tech courses. The only difference is the extra active learning component.
To register for an SI course, it is the same process as traditional registration. Visit my.utahtech.edu and search for classes that include “Supplemental Instruction” as the instruction type.
Anyone is welcome to register for an SI course. The courses we currently offer are lower division but we are working to expand our selection.
