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CH 310N - Siegel - PLUS Application BIO 365S - McAnelly - PLUS Application BIO 365S - Silverthorn - PLUS Application BIO 326R - Saxena - PLUS Application BIO 326M - Saxena - PLUS Application BIO 365S - Machart - PLUS Application BIO 446L - Hines - PLUS Application BIO 325 - Finklea PLUS Application What it isPeer-Led Undergraduate Studying (PLUS) aims to support student performance and motivation in historically difficult courses by offering class-specific, weekly study groups. Group leaders, called preceptors, are currently enrolled in the class, so they offer a collaborative group study experience that that is tailored to the week-by-week needs of their classmates. Students can attend any study group at any point in the semester to review for an exam, discuss confusing concepts or work practice problems. Preceptors build their group facilitation skills by meeting weekly with the course instructor and an experienced senior preceptor to plan study group activities and receive ongoing training.Why it worksPLUS preceptors gain valuable group facilitation skills, and all participants benefit from a regular, socially-supported study experience. Study group activities facilitate active learning, with each student responsible for sharing and explaining knowledge with other members. Data from past semesters indicate that attending four or more study group sessions during the semester has a significant positive effect on final course grade, and that students who attend only one or two study group sessions still tend to do better than non-participants. Attendees also report increased motivation to study on their own.How it worksPLUS supports upper-division courses in fall and spring semesters in several departments (currently biology, biochemistry and government). It is free, voluntary and open to all students enrolled in supported sections. Study group meeting times and locations are announced to students in supported sections. Preceptors must apply within the first few days of the semester; listen for an announcement at the first lecture meeting. All students are eligible to apply, but the selection process is competitive. Study groups typically begin the third week of the semester.Supported courses vary by semester and are added to the program by request of students or instructors. To get PLUS contact. |
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