PURPOSE

The Peer Instruction Program helps students develop the academic skills needed for success in the classroom. Peer Instruction leaders encourage students to think critically through the arguments being developed in their classes and engage them in group discussions where their ideas and insights can be expressed. Peer leaders help students achieve the confidence levels necessary to become engaged, effective students.

At Dalton State, the Peer Instruction Program is comprised of three specific sub-programs: Peer Leaders act as co-instructors of First Year Experience Seminar 1000 (FYES1000) classes; Peer Leaders facilitate Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions; and Peer Leaders conduct individual tutoring sessions for students who need one-on-one academic instruction.