A fully sponsored, internationally recognized, accredited professional development opportunity is being offered by the newly formed Special Interest Group (SIG) on Students as Partners (SaP) of the Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (T&L CoP).
What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)?
SI is one of the largest peer learning programmes in higher education internationally. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), which has been in operation at CUHK since 2010, is run on the SI model.
SI/PASS consists of weekly one‐hour, non‐compulsory study sessions led by peer leaders where students work together to consolidate understanding, reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies. SI/PASS student leaders are selected, trained and supervised by SI/PASS supervisors, who oversee the programme operation.
SI/PASS has proven positive impact on student engagement as well as academic achievement. It also provides excellent leadership experience for the student leaders. A review of the benefits of SI/PASS can be found here: a quick overview, benefits to students, and a research survey.
Procedures for selecting SI courses and SI Leaders
Roles and benefits of supervisors and leaders
Evaluation and funding of the programme
Training and supervision of SI Leaders
Effective learning strategies and SI session activities
Who it is for
The training is for you if you are…
interested in exploring what peer learning can bring to your class/programme
looking for a cost-effective way to improve learning and student engagement in your class/programme
already using peer learning in your course/programme and would like to learn about the SI model
teaching staff, programme coordinators, or administrative staff nominated by your department/unit
Cost
The in-person training, which normally costs US$975 per person, will be fully subsidized
Post training support
Manuals and other useful materials for implementation provided
Direct consultation with the International Center for Supplemental Instruction
Ability to join an active international community of peer learning practitioners
Conference and publication opportunities
If you are introducing SI/PASS to your course/programme in 2024-25, you will also receive partial financial support for the hiring of student leaders
Where I can learn more about the training or SI
For information on PASS at CUHK, please visit the website.
If you have any questions regarding enrolment, please contact Ms. Elaine YAU from the Office of University General Education (Ext. 37031; email elaineyl@cuhk.edu.hk)
If you have any questions regarding the SI/PASS model or its potential implementation for your course/programme, kindly contact Dr. SZETO Wai Man from the Office of University General Education (Ext. 39713; email wmszeto@cuhk.edu.hk)
Date and venue:
June 19-20, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, at the Sino Building (SB), UG06 (full participation required for accreditation)
