Training SI Leaders to be Better Students

SI Consultation Evaluation Questions & Activities

Begin the conversation with these open ended questions.

1. How is your semester going? 2. What courses are you taking? 3. How do you feel about your progress so far? 4. What are your concerns about this upcoming semester? 5. What academic habits would you like to improve on?

a. Do you find yourself cramming for tests? b. Do you find yourself rushing to do assignments? c. Do you feel overwhelmed and stress? d. Have you had to cancel a session? e. Do you feel rushed completing SI Assignments? f. Do you feel like you do not have a social life?

Help SILs apply the strategies and see their value with these activities.

The Study Cycle* 1. Have SILs reflect on their use of or their attitude toward The Study Cycle with

these questions: How often do you preview or review before and after class? What are some consistent study habits you employ? What are some obstacles that keep you from trying/using the study

cycle? What are some changes you can make that will help you to implement

the study cycle. 2. Give them a couple of minutes to preview a chapter in a random textbook. Ask

the following questions: What did you learn from your preview? Describe your attitude toward previewing.

Weekly Planner/Time Management* 1. With color pencils or markers, help them to plot out their weekly time

commitments. Record class time, SI Sessions, research hours, and personal responsibilities.

2. Discuss, identify and record the following: time wasters academic, social and personal priorities intense study session times short-term SMART goals strategies to maintain academic and social balance

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The suggestions above help students get the most out of homework. By focusing and reviewing, undergraduates and graduates master the material assigned and lower test anxiety. Practicing the test situation allows students to become more time proficient during exams and feel more confident in the classroom. Documenting this process inspires dedication and consistent method so students excel with the aid of excellent study habits.

It is important for students to know what resources are available to enhance their study methods. For more information on tutoring, study groups, and supplemental instruction, contact the Center for Academic Services at 225.578.2872 or visit www.cas.lsu.edu.

Course PreparationGetting the Most out of Homework

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Test PreparationConcept MappingConcept mapping is a way to arrange and manipulate material in a visual manner to assist your organization, comprehension and retention of material. It can be used to brainstorm ideas and to organize concepts that you are trying to understand. Some students actually take notes in the form of concept maps, while others use it to preview a chapter before reading. Try using it in many different ways and for different purposes.

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Get OrganizedCreating a Weekly CalendarDrafting a weekly calendar will help you acquire a better perspective on your time availability by evaluating your academic, social, work and personal activities.

Organizing Your Weekly Calendar: Detailed ViewSelect a calendar that will work best for you

Any week at a glance calendar, showing half hour segments (paper calendar,Google online, create your own). CAS’s weekly calendar is available online or a hardcopy in the CAS office.

Block out fixed commitments Classes, weekly social/organizational meetings, work, meals, exercise etc.Identify open blocks of time Schedule several “Intense Study Sessions” (ISS) throughout the day. These

are 30-60 minute blocks for concentrated study on a particular subject.Group similar activities together 1. If you have two papers to write, you can complete all your library work in

one visit.2. When doing laundry, study with a friend.

Multi-task when you can Printers run out of ink, friends call with urgent problems; allow yourself breathing room to review your work and turn it in on time.

Schedule recreational breaks Strive for balance in your life; take a walk, have a snack, call a friend.Plan for flexibility Developing a schedule and sticking to it takes time and patience. For

instance, you may find that the two intense study sessions you allotted forworking on a research paper were not enough. If you still feel energetic andfocused, continue to work on the project, even though that block of time was reserved for another assignment.

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Tip: Use your daylight hours wisely, this is typically the most productive time for learning.Source: College Learning and Study Skills, Rhonda Atkinson and Debbie Longman, West Publishing Co.

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Shell Tutorial Center Get FREE homework assistance in math, science, select foreign languages and more. No appointment needed.

141 Middleton Library 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday

Supplemental InstructionJoin your classmates in weekly, peer-led, group study sessions. Check cas.lsu.edu/SI for featured SI courses.

Study sessions for students enrolled in: ACCT 2000 BIOL 1001 CHEM 1201 CHEM 1202 CHEM 1422 CHEM 2060 CHEM 2261 CHEM 2262

Online ServicesGet “SMART” strategies 24 hours, 7 days a week through our online resources at cas.lsu.edu.

• Videos• Workshops• Study tip-sheets and guides• Personal learning quizzes• Online tutoring (SMARTHINKING)

Individual AppointmentsPersonal consultations to obtain tips, tools and SMART strategies for optimal academic performance are encouraged. Schedule by phone 225.578.2872 or in person.

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Workshops available upon request by student organizations and for faculty classroom sessions. Visit cas.lsu.edu/presentations-request to complete a presentation request.

Workshops available are:Making the Most of My TimeTackling My TestWhat’s My Learning Style? Keep Calm, Don’t StressWhere Does My Time Go?Don’t Stress for the Test Using My Learning Style Tuning Up My Test ScoresRegrouping After MidtermsPreparing for Final Exams

Course/subject workshops offering great tips on howtosucceedafterthefirstroundofexams.Dates and times will be announced at cas.lsu.edu. Subjects include:

MathBiologyChemistryPhysicsSocial SciencesCritical Thinking

Strategies for… Managing TimeAcing TestsReducing Stress Tailoring Learning

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Academic Calendar Spring 2014

Time ManagementMany students discover the need to develop a time management plan when they experience an increase in academic demands and personal responsibilities. Taking control of your time will help you focus, pri-oritize, plan and implement!Use the CAS semester calendar to help form the “Big Picture.” This calendar has many of the important dates you will need for effective planning (e.g. holidays, drop/add dates, midterms and final exams, etc).

Setting Up Your Semester CalendarTransfer due dates from each syllabus Exams, quizzes, projects and papersAdd social, family and work commitments Family events, holidays, sports, trips and cultural eventsMake visible Post this in an area where you can view it regularly (desk,

workspace, refrigerator) Example Entries in a Semester Calendar

Other Suggestions• Color code or highlight by events or course• Use symbols to designate type of event• Take the next step and create a weekly calendar

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