Facilitating the Session
The time you pause after asking a question; to allow for thought process and response.
What is "Wait Time 1"?
Students are paired up. They have time to individually consider a topic/material, then discuss in their pair. Finally, each pair reports back to the larger group.
What is "Think/Pair/Share"
All fields of this form must be filled out and submitted weekly!
What is a "SI Session Plan"?
These should be sent (at least) weekly and copied to the CLASS staff.
What are "Weekly emails"? (or what are "Canvas messages"?)
This person(s) should be doing most of the talking.
Who are "students"?
An open ended question asked to assure students are following along and sticking with the material.
What is a "Check for Understanding" question?
students talk to someone next to them about a given topic. Results may or may not be reported back to the larger group.
What is "Turn to a Partner"?
This is written at the beginning of the session plan and sets the goals for the session.
What are "Main Objectives"?
This should be displayed at the beginning and end of an SI Session to allow students to sign in.
What is "attendance QR code"?
SI should be a model student by attending this weekly.
What is "lecture"?
These are techniques that should be implemented to engage students in peer-based active learning.
What are "collaborative learning techniques"?
This is the most common (and easiest) collaborative learning technique.
What is "group discussion"
Each session must have a focus on using this peer based session technique.
What are "collaborative learning techniques"?
You should make these at least once a week at the beginning of lecture, with professors approval - of course!
What are "in-class announcements"?
A technique used to encourage students to come to the answer on their own.
What are "redirecting questions"?
Pausing after a student responds to a question, allowing others to process and/or offer alternative responses
What is "Wait Time 2"?
What is "Jigsaw"?
These documents may contain questions, examples, images, etc. and are used during the active learning sessions.
What are "handouts"?
Encourage students to bring this person with them next time they attend a session.
What is a "friend"?
As opposed to just doing the work for them; we want to help students not only with what to learn but also with ____ ___ _______.
What is "how to learn"?
3 word shortcut to describe the structure of a session. Think: Beginning, Middle, End.
What is "Opening, Conducting, Closing"
Someone volunteers to explain a concept to the class.
What is "Individual Presentation"?
This assures the session is structured appropriately and can keep the SI leader on task.
What is "timing" (or "duration")?
Meeting with this person assures alignment and increased value for students. Their support will also go a long way.
Who is "the faculty member"?
As peer leaders, we must establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Certain questions may need to be directed to this person.
Who is "CLASS STAFF"?