SI - collaborative learning
SI is a complement to regular teaching. It is a proven method that supports students to consolidate and process knowledge from lectures. The method is based on students who have previously studied the course in question leading study groups of around 5-15 students in an SI session. During the session, they work together on what is difficult but also interesting in the course. SI sessions are held on average once a week.
Which courses have SI-pass study period 4?
F0006T, Physics 3
M0048M, Linear Algebra and Integral Calculus
M0055M, Multivariable calculus
What is SI?
SI is an internationally established methodology developed in the 1970s at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, based on collaborative learning. SI is available in large parts of the English-speaking world. SI has been present in Sweden since 1993 and is now represented at most Swedish universities.
At Luleå University of Technology, the university library is responsible for SI activities.
SI is a type of mentoring activity where you as a first-year student are offered an extra study opportunity, a so-called SI pass.
What happens at the SI sessions?
Together with other students and SI leaders (who have previously taken the course), you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate in groups to solve problems, often in the form of exam questions.
- Test different study strategies that can improve your learning.
- Get study tips from students who have completed the course
- Process content from a lesson or lecture in the course.
What do students who attended the SI sessions say?
The student quotes come from the evaluation of SI sessions
"Collaborative learning is a perfect complement to lectures, as many (including me) have difficulty writing, listening and understanding at the same time in math lectures."
"A chance to hear others' perspectives and opinions on theories and conclusions."
"Opportunity to discuss ideas about problems openly without judgment."
When are the SI sessions?
Usually there is an SI session once a week. At the beginning of each study period, the SI sessions are added to the student calendar for the first two weeks. The SI leader then plans the dates for the SI sessions together with the students who attend the sessions.
It is voluntary to attend the SI sessions and no registration is required.
You can always contact the university library if you want to know more about the SI sessions.
- Student calendar
Date, time and place for SI sessions. - SI-session at LTU on Facebook External link.
Facebook group with information about SI-pass.
SI stands for Supplemental Instruction or collaborative learning and is a complement to regular teaching. SI has existed in Sweden since 1993 and is today represented at most Swedish universities. At Luleå University of Technology, the university library is responsible for SI activities. SI is a type of mentoring activity where first-year students are offered extra study sessions, known as SI passes.
Being an SI leader
Read more about being an SI leader and how to apply to become one.
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