The document outlines the key elements of an effective Supplemental Instruction (SI) session, including using collaborative learning techniques that encourage students to work together and rely on each other's collective knowledge. An SI leader should talk for less than half the session duration, allow students to contribute most of the content, and implement opening and closing activities as well as facilitation techniques like redirecting questions and checking for understanding. The document also lists assignments for an upcoming SI training, such as exploring the relationships between SI leaders and students, professors, and supervisors as well as introducing SI to a class and demonstrating how to transition from a lecture to an SI session.

1. You know you are doing SI when…
 You use Collaborative Learning Techniques
(CoLTs) and Learning Strategies. This
means getting students to work together by
utilizing their collective knowledge and
focusing on the long-term retention of
information.
 You encourage students to find information
and rely on each other, you are not the
expert.
 Talk for less than half of the SI session duration and
allow students to make most of the contributions
 You do an opening and closing activity
during each and every 50-minute session
 You always practice the 3 non-negotiables
(facilitation techniques): redirect questions,
check for understanding, and wait-time are
staples of an SI session
PILLARS
OF A
SUCCESSFUL SI
SESSION

2. Assignments
Remember to bring all your assignments, quiz
answers, and notes with you to in-person training.
 Assignment #1—SI @UNM
 Assignment #2—SI Leader & Professor Relationship
 Assignment #3—SI Leader & Student Relationship
 Assignment #4—SI Leader and Supervisor Relationship
 Assignment #5—Introducing SI To the Class
 Assignment #6—SI Demonstration from Lecture to Session

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Program Support
Pre-Semester Training
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