#Study session registration#

In-person drop-in hours for the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator will be starting effective Sept 19th: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10am-1pm.

CSAS Learning and Writing Development Seriesĭuring the construction on the 4th floor of the MacOdrum Library, the PASS Program office has temporarily relocated to room 511 MacOdrum Library.

Academic Writing for English Language Learners.

PASS is for all students who want to improve their academic performance. You don’t have to be ‘struggling’ to attend. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make friends. You’re encouraged to take responsibility for your learning and develop lifelong learning skills. Regular feedback in a supportive, student-centred environment will also help you learn more effectively. You can discuss these problems in a confidential and informal context. If you’re reluctant to ask your lecturer questions, PASS facilitators are an approachable alternative and many will have experienced the same problems you’re having. Studying with peers and regularly working in positive and productive team environments will help you develop a range of graduate attributes.

communication, team work, critical thinking and discipline-specific language skills.

By getting to know students across different years of your course, you can learn first hand about the University’s culture and expectations for learning.

transition to university studies and understanding of course expectations.

Studying and collaborating with high-achieving peers and setting your own agenda are highly effective study techniques. If you attend more than 10 sessions in a semester, you’re more likely to achieve a final grade in your PASS units of study approximately 8-20 marks higher than students who don’t attend PASS. They are also less likely to fail the unit.Īttending PASS regularly can also help improve your: Statistics from previous years have shown that students who attend PASS regularly generally achieve higher grades in their PASS units than those who don't attend.

#Study session registration#

Registration for both undergraduate and postgraduate units in Semester 2 will open at 9am, Monday 1 August 2022 and sessions will begin in Week 2, Monday 8 August.Īll PASS sessions scheduled are indicated by Sydney local time. That way, PASS directly responds to your needs and feedback.įind out about becoming a PASS facilitator. As a peer group, generally you decide what is covered in each session. You work interactively with your peers, benefiting not only from group learning but also from the recent experience of your facilitator. The facilitator doesn’t re-teach lecture material, but rather guides group interaction and problem solving.

Sessions are led by trained PASS facilitators, who recently excelled in the same unit of study.

The atmosphere of the sessions is relaxed, friendly and low-pressure and you’re encouraged to ask questions and raise concerns with content. It’s an opportunity to reinforce key points from lecture and tutorial materials while applying your skills to solve problem questions. PASS doesn’t re-teach or deliver new content. Find a list of the units of study where PASS is available.

PASS involves weekly hour-long sessions where you work in groups of 10 to 16 students to answer specially prepared activities and problem questions, based around a unit of study you’re enrolled in.