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Depending on course grade,
student attendance may be required or
voluntary. Many students attend voluntarily,
reinforcing their understanding of the course material and
preparing for tests.
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The first week of SLA workshops are used for
clearly communicating workshop expectations and program
policies.
At the end of the first week or the beginning of the second
week, the workshop focus becomes centered on understanding
course concepts and experiencing successful learning
techniques. By week 3 students routinely utilize
SLA workshops for
assistance with course content, study skills, test taking,
and much more.
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Most students respond positively to the
SLA workshops, value the assistance, and recommend
friends to sign up for SLA workshops.
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Students arrive at their first workshop with
mixed expectations. SLA facilitators work diligently to
meet the needs of their students.
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Depending on the course content SLA
workshops will be conducted to include one or more of the
following:
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Question/Answer time
- Practice quizzes and tests
- Developing Learning and Study Strategies
- Completing Homework
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SLA workshop is designed to facilitate
learning of specific course material. SLA facilitators
have access to several resources for learning strategies
and
study skills. Students are encouraged to make use of
materials presented in workshops and ask for other ideas
that have not been presented.
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Many students comment positively on
learning and study strategies learned in SLA workshops and
use them in other courses.
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