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Study Groups

Fall 2024 Schedule

Class Study Group Facilitators (SGFs) Days/Times/Places
Bio 110 B, BT - Dr. Newman Jacob Wagers

Sunday / 6-7 PM / LSC 153

Thursday / 4-5 PM / LSC 153
Bio 110 A, AT - Dr. Morrison  Soumayyah Gaujee

Sunday / 7-8 PM / LSC 153

Thursday / 8:30-9:30 PM / LSC 153
Chem 122 - Dr. Saunders & Dr. Ramsey Ben Fry

Tuesday / 7:30-8:30 PM / LSC 153

What are study groups?

Under the guidance of a peer facilitator who has been hand-picked by faculty and trained by Tutoring Services, students in certain introductory STEM courses at Lycoming College have the opportunity to engage with classmates outside of the classroom. A kind of supplemental instruction, study groups provide students with a regular time and place to review course content, prepare for exams, and develop academic success skills. Students who regularly attend study group generally outperform those who do not, according to Tutoring Services assessment data.

When attending a study group...

Come prepared.

  • Do some studying beforehand so you know what material you don't feel comfortable with yet.
  • Bring any necessary course materials. You'll need them in order to complete study group activities as designed by the facilitator.

Understand the facilitator's role and the purpose of study group.

  • Don't expect the facilitator to re-lecture course material. His/her job is to facilitate learning, not to teach.
  • Don't expect the facilitator to simply take and answer questions from participants. Study group is not a Q & A session; participants must work together to answer each other's questions.
  • Collaboration is key!