LC Peer Mentor Training: What Do Students Need to Succeed ?

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Angela Zanardelli Learning Specialist Academic Success Center [email protected]

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Angela Zanardelli

Learning Specialist

Academic Success Center

[email protected]

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Group Brainstorm Before we can understand what

students need, we should look back at our own experiences:Recall your time spent as a first-year

student; what did you need to succeed?

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What Students Need to Succeed Study Skills:

Many students lack the necessary study tools/techniques necessary to properly comprehend and retain course information

The good news is that by understanding common study difficulties experienced by students, you can address the needs of your students and provide them with strategies for success

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Wasting Time

Students (including you) waste more time than they’ll ever realize

-Time spent studying ineffectively-Allowing interruption-Cramming information in one session-Wasting precious lecture time

The following is a three-step method to help students make the most of the little time they have:

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Step One: Pre-Lecture Prep Take 15-20 minutes to skim chapter Read

TITLE introduction concept overview or summary subheadingexamine illustrations seek main points of

chapter

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Step Two: Being Active During Lecture Pre-lecture prep helps students to stay

aware and active during lecture Student is able to relate what they’ve

seen to what instructor is reviewing Students have a much greater chance of

mastering the material if they are active during lecture

Students will greatly reduce their study time if they focus and take effective notes

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Post-Lecture Review By reviewing notes within 24 hours of the

lecture, more information is retained and the likeliness of further study is increased

Students often wait too long to study and material is forgotten before next class

Short and frequent reviews are often less threatening and more effective than long study sessions.

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Avoiding Interruption Phone interruptions

Be a good example to students. Have your cell phone off or on silent and put away during session

Tell students the following: SILENCE OR TURN OFF YOUR PHONE!!! Do not keep it within view when it is silenced When you’ve completed your task, you can check

messages and return calls

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Avoiding Interruption Where the student studies is a major

factor in his or her concentration levels. Share these tips with your students:

Avoid studying in places where you know you’ll be distracted

People watching

Roommate issues

Library situations

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Avoiding Interruption More tips to helps students to avoid

interruption:

Be honest with yourself, do not welcome interruption

Choose activities that will not be on your mind after study breaks

Do not talk to someone who may upset you before or during your study time

Do not allow facebook. twitter, email, etc to distract you while studying. Set aside special time for internet.

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Self-Management

Choices which students make greatly increase their levels of success:

Sleep needsNutritionMental health needsStress-management

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Self-Management

Share with students necessary resources for their individual needs:

Campus gymHealthy food options on/around campusCampus counseling centerStudent support groupsAcademic support programs

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What Do Students Need From You? Your example:

Hard to believe but students crave structure and role models

Be consistent with your studentsShow your ability to have fun while

maintaining appropriate dialog/behaviorsModel your priorities to your students and

show your value in your studiesBe cautious when discussing your personal

life

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What Do Students Need From You? Your attention:

Show students they are your priority during your time with them

Keep your cell phone on silent and put away while with students

Leave personal concerns/issues at the door when working with students

Always be on time. This shows them that they are worth your respect and time and is crucial when developing a trusting relationship

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What Do Students Need From You?

Your supportPlease give all students your support

equallyAvoid concentrating mainly on those with

whom you “click” or like the bestKeep in mind that students receive support

differently so never give up on or ignore students who seem unreceptive.

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Debrief

After being given this information, what is one change you realize you may need to make in yourself to become an effective peer mentor?