Supplemental Instruction

Enhance your learning in select courses

Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides regularly scheduled review sessions open to all students who want to improve their understanding of course material — and their grades.

By attending SI sessions you will have the opportunity to discuss important concepts, develop learning and study strategies and to test yourself before the professor does. An FGCU student who has earned at least a B+ in the course guides the peer-assisted study sessions.

Why should I use Supplemental Instruction?

Students who regularly attend SI sessions may earn up to one-half letter grade higher and are less likely to earn a D or F in the course than those who do not attend SI sessions or attend less frequently. You will also develop a better understanding of course content as well as more effective ways in which to learn the material. The college-level study skills that you learn in SI will help you earn higher grades in your other classes. Through SI, you will create a community with classmates and other students and feel a stronger connection to FGCU.

Regular SI attendance can result in earning up to one-half letter grade higher in the course
Less likely to earn a D or F in the course with regular attendance
Develop stronger understanding of course content and effective study skills
Learning and study skills from SI can be used in other courses
Develop stronger campus connection through community building with classmates, students, and staff

How do I know if my class has SI?
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What can I expect from SI?
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A trained student leader will guide the discussion and help students to discover answers and understand difficult course concepts during each session. This collaborative environment encourages students to think critically and can serve as a review session before tests and quizzes. As a student, you will be able to find your SI leader’s schedule on the CAA website and choose at least one session to attend per week. It is best to bring your questions about the class material to SI.
What can I expect from the SI Leader?
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The SI Leader:
- Has completed the course and earned a “B+” or higher
- Attends class meetings (maybe lectures but not all courses are lecture style)
- Is trained in the most effective college-level learning and study strategies
- Shows you how to learn the course content in SI courses
- Provides guidance and structure to the study session
- Models effective note-taking techniques and self-testing strategies
- Models needed thinking and problem-solving techniques
- Empowers students to become independent learners who can earn A's on their own
How do I become an SI Leader?
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What is an SI Leader?

Supplemental Instruction Leaders are undergraduate or graduate students who facilitate weekly, interactive, collaborative review sessions that combine what-to-learn with how-to-learn. Each leader must attend the course lecture and meet with the professor on a regular basis to clarify course content and material. SI leaders facilitate group discussion through Socratic questioning and other high-level cognitive learning methods. Additionally, SI leaders help students develop study techniques such as note taking, exam formulation, time management and other skills critical for success.

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Supplemental Instruction Schedules

Summer 2021 B and C Supplemental Instruction schedules updated 06/28/2021

Science

Anatomy & Physiology 1

Anatomy & Physiology 2

Biology 1