Supplemental Learning
SL: It's all about the learning.
Supplemental Learning (SL) is academic support linked to challenging introductory courses. In courses supported by SL, students are invited to attend weekly sessions — on a regular basis, or occasionally.
SL sessions provide opportunities to study with peers informally — and yet with a planned and strategic approach. Sessions are led by a student who has previously mastered the course and knows what it takes to succeed. Sessions integrate how-to-learn (study skills) with what-to-learn (course content) in a collaborative setting. Check the current Schedule of SL Sessions to find out if any of your courses are supported by SL (or scroll down for a link).
Sessions start one full week after classes begin (listen to leader announcements for exceptions, and for information on exam reviews); regular weekly sessions end when classes end. Watch for final exam reviews to be posted in the final weeks of the term.
Contact SL Coordinator Elizabeth Templeman
- Email: etempleman@tru.ca
- Phone: 250-828-5277 (leave a message if Elizabeth is out)
- Stop by: OM 2699 and see if Elizabeth is in
What do students say about SL?
Really useful!! It helped me consolidate the material and study smarter.
SL sessions are a real booster. I've been motivated for my upcoming exams by attending these sessions.
Super useful. My study methods have significantly improved. It's also an engaging way to see what I know and don’t.
Gives a great space to talk through concepts and understand at a deeper level.
It's great.. working together with others and getting different perspectives.
I feel a lot better about the course material when I walk out of SL.
