Peer Assisted Learning

The Peer-Assisted Learning program is a student-led, instructor-supported group study and review session program that is run by trained student facilitators who were highly successful in the course.

What is PAL?

• PAL is Peer-Assisted Learning which means that students learn from fellow students in a group setting.
• PAL mentors attend the classes they mentor every week and formulate group activities based on the lessons in class and student feedback.
• It is NOT tutoring, NOT lecturing, and is NOT a question-and-answer session.
• PAL mentors reinforce material learned in class in a group setting!

Why should I attend PAL sessions?

• Studies show that utilizing the PAL program can potentially boost your grade by an entire letter!
• PAL sessions provide an opportunity for an alternative learning method not found in the classroom or through tutoring.
• Course instructors will not be made aware of your attendance or lack thereof- this is a learning opportunity for your own benefit and curated specifically for your classes.
• You don’t have to have questions, do the reading, or finish your homework to attend (but it might help!)
• Sessions are held at least twice weekly by each PAL mentor for an hour- but students are encouraged to drop by anytime!