Supplemental Instruction (SI)

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Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program for students of Taft College designed to increase student performance. SI emphasizes active collaborative learning strategies focused on small groups conducted by trained facilitators. Supplemental Instructional Assistants (SIAs) are college graduates with solid academic backgrounds who work with instructors to promote student success in a broad range of subjects. SIAs attend classes with students, model successful student behavior, conduct study sessions, and facilitate effective communication between instructors and students.

The Supplemental Instructional Program is located in the Library/Learning Center on the Taft College campus. SI sessions offer a comfortable and informal learning environment where students can network and access course specific learning resources.