In-person drop-in hours for the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9am-12pm
What is PASS?
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a learning enhancement program that is attached to historically challenging courses. PASS provides a welcoming and supportive environment where students can work through course content and learn transferable study skills that they can apply to other courses.
This program offers students the opportunity to attend weekly workshops and office hours, as well as mock exams which are designed and run by PASS Facilitators; student staff members hired by the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS). A PASS Facilitator is a fellow student who has taken the course previously and has achieved a grade of A- or higher. The PASS Facilitator does not re-lecture, but instead encourages students to collaborate with one another in order to encourage independent learning.
Why Should You Attend PASS?
PASS is for everyone! Whether students wish to seek clarification on more challenging course materials or if they want dedicated time to review their course materials each week, all students can benefit from attending. PASS focuses on active learning in order to obtain a deeper understanding of course materials.
- How Can You Attend PASS?
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To determine if you are enrolled in a PASS supported course, please view the PASS schedule. PASS sessions (workshops, office hours, and mock exams/review sessions) will reflect the mode of course delivery (i.e., in–person, online, or in–person and online).
- The PASS Facilitator for your course will run two identical workshops each week so feel free to choose the workshop that works best with your schedule. They will also hold one office hour if you cannot make it to the workshop or want additional support.
- Joining a PASS session differs depending on the mode of delivery:
- To join an in–person session, make note of the room location listed on the PASS schedule and show up to the session at the start time.
- To join an online session, join the Zoom meeting link provided by your PASS Facilitator at the start time of the session using your MyCarletonOne account. Your PASS Facilitator would have e–mailed you this information after your first class. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID and password. In order to get the most out of virtually participating in PASS, we encourage you have your webcam turned on and ensure your audio is working properly so you can actively engage and collaborate with your peers.
3. Enroll in our Peer Assisted Study Sessions Brightspace page to download weekly worksheets which act as a useful study guide both during and after the workshop.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email pass@carleton.ca. You can find more information on the PASS website and the Peer Assisted Study Sessions Brightspace page.
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