Students as Partners
PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS (PASS)
What is PASS?
PASS stands for Peer Assisted Study Sessions. It consists of weekly one-hour, voluntary group study sessions led by “PASS Leaders”, students who excelled in the same course in the past and also understand the struggles typically faced by students enrolled in the course. In PASS, students work together in a relaxed and supportive learning environment to consolidate understanding, reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies.
Activities
A fully sponsored, internationally recognized, accredited professional development opportunity is being offered by the newly formed Special Interest Group (SIG) on Students as Partners (SaP) of the Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (T&L CoP). The 2-day in-person supervisor training will be delivered and is accredited by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction.
A new Special Interest Group (SIG) on Students as Partners (SaP) has been established with the aim of fostering a Community of Practice to promote SaP across the campus. Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), a proven and cost-effective SaP model, has been implemented by SIG members from various units for over a decade. In the inaugural meeting, members and a student leader will discuss how PASS has enhanced student engagement and academic performance.