Supplemental Instruction is an opportunity for you to take an active role in your learning experience. SI sessions are offered for historically difficult courses at IU Northwest and facilitated by SI leaders, students who have successfully completed the course and have been recommended by their professor. These sessions provide an interactive learning environment organized for students enrolled in SI designated courses.
ALL students in the class are encouraged to attend SI sessions. SI leaders are not tutors and they don't re-lecture. Instead, they help students put course material into perspective, so you can learn it more efficiently while developing critical thinking skills. On the first day of class you may be asked to complete a short survey that will let the SI leader know what times work best for you. With regular attendance at SI sessions, you will develop a deeper understanding of course content and you'll learn effective study habits that you can transfer to your other courses. Plus, statistics have shown that students attending SI on a regular basis often improve their overall course grade and you can too! Best of all, SI is a free service open to ALL students.
