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Instructional program doubles
classes
By Kelsey VanArsdall
Staff
writer
The number of programs in Supplemental Instruction
has doubled this year from four to eight classes.
Supplemental Instruction, a program at Purdue founded
by the Lilly Endowment, gives undergraduate students a chance to learn
and help teach at the same time.
The program consists of undergraduates who have
taken a course at Purdue and done well in it, and then want to help
other students who are enrolled in the class for the first time learn
the material and succeed.
The Supplemental Instruction program is a helpful
situation for all students because those learning the material for the
first time get to work with students in a more casual environment. Also,
the student instructors, who usually work 10 to 12 hours a week and
hold office hours, are paid.
"(Supplemental Instruction) is a win-win situation
for all because it helps improve cash flow, time management and grades
for those involved," said Ethel Swartzendruber, the program supervisor.
The program consisted previously of only four classes
— Biology 203, "Human Anatomy and Physiology;" Math 153, "Algebra
and Trigonometry I;" Physics 152, "Mechanics;" and Psychology 120, "Elementary
Psychology."
The newly added classes are Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences 104, "Oceanography;" Economics 210, "Principles of Economics;"
History 103, "Introduction to Medieval World History;" and Psychology
201, "Introduction to Quantitative Topics in Psychology I."
"(Supplemental Instruction) is an opportunity
to impact students that isn’t common; most undergrads don’t
get this kind of experience," said Matt Kelm, a sophomore in the
School of Pharmacy.
The Supplemental Instruction instructors enjoy
helping other students.
"The most rewarding thing for me is students
voicing their appreciation for the way I have helped them, it really
makes me feel good," said Kristin Buck, an senior in the School
of Science.
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