2. Let Me Spell it Out SI Stands for Supplemental Instruction An Academic Assistance Program
3. A Little Background Information Never Hurts Developed by Dr. Deanna Martin in1973 at the University of Kansas City. Targets traditionally difficult academic subjects. Those with high fail rates and withdrawals. Targets historically hard courses rather then high risk students. SI starts the first day of class and runs till finals. Offering an out of class, peer facilitated study session.
4. If Your Class Offers it, Get Involved! SI participants are proven to earn as much as, but not limited to, a grade point higher. Provided they want it. Participants learn valuable study skills they can apply to their current and future classes. In a strong encouraging environment students develop a stronger sense of belief that they can do the things they are doubting.
6. Don’t Just Take My Word, Hear What Others Say SI Promotes Team Work. SI is a Great Place to Met New Friends. SI has Taught me Studying Techniques I’ll be able to Use the Rest of my Life.
8. Maybe You Should Sign Up to be A SI Leader SI leaders have already completed the course. They Know what it takes. Leaders aren’t tutors, they are peers, who attend classes, and host study sessions. Their there to encourage and support their fellow students. Their there to say “Yes you can” when they hear “I can’t”. SI leaders attend weekly training sessions, which is like having a built in support group.
10. Take a Look At the Commercial http://ashland.kctcs.edu/Academics/Title_III/Supplemental_Instruction/What_is_SI Or open through the hyperlink attached to the clapboard.
11. It’s Time To Get Involved Remember SI is a free fun way to learn and make new friends. Skills you learn in SI will apply to other areas of your life. SI could improve your grade, with study skills, group exercises, and an encouraging atmosphere. Being a SI leader let’s you help others with classes and difficulties you can relate to. Being An SI leader means learning new skills yourself. As well as comforting support from your fellow leaders.
12. If You Would like More Information or To Be Come a Leader Visit the Web Site for fully detailed information, the guidelines and Requirements http://ashland.kctcs.edu/Academics/Title_III/Supplemental_Instruction/Leader_Info (Link is Hyperlinked to image.)
13. Always Remember You Can Not Knock it Till you Try it! So Don’t be Shy, Give SI a Try!
14. SI Motto: Tell me, and I forget, Show me, and I remember, Involve me, and I understand. -Chinese Proverb
