CFAA
Fall 2026 Supplemental Instruction (SI) Schedules
BIOL-110 | BIOL-1120 | BIOL-3100
HSCI-2010 | HSCI-2020 | HSCI-3000
What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a structured study group designed to help students achieve success in "historically difficult" courses: those with consistently high rates of D's, F's, and/or Withdrawals. SI sessions are FREE and open to all students enrolled in the supported courses. A trained SI leader will facilitate three, hour-long sessions per week, focusing on difficult course content. These sessions serve to reinforce course material, clarify confusing concepts, and approach the information from a fun and engaging perspective.
Why SI?
Students who have attended SI at ETSU typically earn a final grade that is a full letter grade higher than those who did not attend. Attending SI regularly is a fantastic way to study, increase your understanding of complex material, and review for exams.
International Center for Supplemental Instruction, (2023, April 5). Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOYR68azGSk
Who are SI Leaders?
SI leaders are students who have taken the course and performed well. They must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a vested interest in supporting student success. SI leaders are tasked with helping students think more deeply about the instructor's lectures and the readings covered in the course, and using innovative and engaging strategies to improve students' understanding of complex and challenging concepts.
Fall 2026 SI Leaders
What do students like about SI?
- "I like that the SI leaders sit in on lectures that way they can relate their lessons directly from what is being taught in lecture."
- "The environment was very comfortable and low stakes, so I wasn't scared to start talking without fully understanding where I was going with my answer. My SI Leader really helped me to understand that I did actually know some answers and navigated me to feel more confident in my understanding."
- "Being able to ask questions I would not be able to ask in class, and having someone to help review material and understand how to look at questions in a different way."
- "They make content interesting."
- "The thing I like mlost was how interactive and responsive the SI sessions are. I feel more engaged in the topics. I like that I get to actually try and apply what it is that I am learning."
- "The ability to interact with other students from my class."
- "When we worked together in groups and everyone explained their confusion, we were able to help out one another."