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SCHEDULED STUDY SESSIONS
What are Scheduled
Study Sessions?
Scheduled Study Sessions are a
component of Learning Assistance Programs and they are designed to assist students
in increasing their understanding of course lectures and readings, mastering
course concepts and, at the same time, increasing student competence in
reading, reasoning and study skills. Information pertaining to sessions
offered and times can be found by following the links at the bottom of the
page.
How do
Scheduled Study Sessions work?
Scheduled Study Sessions are offered in selected courses each semester. Trained student specialists, called
Session Leaders schedule and conduct between two to three study
sessions each week.
During the Scheduled Study Sessions,
Session Leaders assist students in
clarifying facts and assignments as well as understanding charts, diagrams and
formulas. In addition, assistance in test taking and practice exams are
provided. Particular attention is given to helping students establish
effective study skills.
Scheduled Study Sessions are free of
charge and are open to all students enrolled in the particular courses
connected with Scheduled Study Sessions.
Do Schedule Study
Sessions work?
Yes - if you attend. The results for
students attending Scheduled Study Sessions are improved skills in
note-taking, reading, test-taking and studying. The total number of students
receiving a D, F or W (withdrawal) is lower among students attending sessions
when compared to the total number of students not attending sessions. Most
students attending five or more
session earn one half to a full letter grade higher than those students that
do not attend sessions.
What are the
benefits of Scheduled Study Sessions?
- Sessions are typically offered in
historically difficult courses, primarily in the math and science department
- Session Leaders have taken the selected
or higher level
courses and have made an A or B
- Session are offered at various
times throughout the week
- Additional sessions are offered
before exams
- Sessions are voluntary and FREE!
When are the sessions?
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