3 December 2025 13:00 to 14:00 | Leader development activities The SI-PASS Leader Development sessions offer a relaxed, virtual space for leaders across Europe to connect and share insights. Hosted by the European Centre for SI-PASS, these 60-minute Zoom sessions are designed for SI-PASS leaders to network, exchange best practices, discuss challenges, and foster professional growth in an informal

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8 October 2025 14:30 to 15:30 | Online supervisor fika Theme: TBA These free, hour-long Zoom sessions provide a relaxed space for SI-PASS supervisors across Europe to connect, share experiences, and discuss challenges. Inspired by the Swedish “fika” tradition, participants are encouraged to enjoy coffee and informal conversation with peers.Time: 13.30 WEST /14.30 CESTJoin the meeting on ZoomMore i

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25 November 2025 14:30 to 15:30 | Online supervisor fika Theme: TBA These free, hour-long Zoom sessions provide a relaxed space for SI-PASS supervisors across Europe to connect, share experiences, and discuss challenges. Inspired by the Swedish “fika” tradition, participants are encouraged to enjoy coffee and informal conversation with peers.Time: 13.30 WEST /14.30 CESTJoin the meeting on ZoomMore

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Here you will find resources designed to guide SI-PASS leaders in creating a welcoming atmosphere and structuring their SI-PASS sessions. Ice-breaker activitiesOne of the primary goals of introducing an SI-PASS session is to establish a positive and engaging environment, encouraging active participation from all attendees. Ice-breaker activities are short, fun activities at the beginning of your s

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9 February 2026 08:00 | Supervisor training The European Centre for SI-PASS offers regular supervisor training courses designed for colleagues involved in SI-PASS programs. This training provides an in-depth introduction to SI-PASS, including its structure, implementation strategies, and best practices for higher education institutions. Topics covered include budgeting, course selection, SI-PASS l

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9-10 & 12-13 February, 2026 To secure your place, please complete the online form below by January 19, 2026.The European Centre for SI-PASS (Lund University), partnering with UK consultants, is pleased to offer a comprehensive online Supervisor Training course. This training is the only recognized training for the SI-PASS programme.Those who complete the supervisor training will receive the offici

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Having access to a rich toolkit of session strategies is a good help for an SI-PASS leader when planning activities to facilitate understanding of course content. Here you will find a multitude of learning activities.Many of these strategies were first published as a deck of strategy cards developed by Texas AM University and later revised by University of Missouri Kansas City and University of Ma

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It can often be beneficial for the participants to incorporate study skills when processing course material during SI-PASS sessions. Here you will find some examples of study skills. Cornell method of note-taking Have the students make several sheets of paper using the following directions:Create a Recall Column by drawing a vertical line down the page about 1” from the margin.Create a Summary Are

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This guide equips SI-PASS leaders with essential techniques, tools and tips to facilitate engaging and productive sessions. Key techniquesFacilitating SI-PASS sessions can sometimes be a bit tricky in terms of how to avoid answering questions about the course content and making sure that the group understands the course material. Here are four key techniques to use when facilitating SI-PASS sessio

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As an SI-PASS leader you can encounter tricky situations when leading an SI-PASS session. Here, we explore some common challenges SI-PASS leaders face, along with practical solutions to help you navigate them. Checking for understanding SituationAfter processing a topic – how can I be sure that all my participants understood the results we came up with together?SolutionThe most common method of ch

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The European Centre for SI-PASS regularly runs supervisor training courses to make it convenient for colleagues to plan their attendance at a suitable time. The supervisor training covers:an overview of what SI-PASS ishow it workspractical guidance on implementing SI-PASS in higher education institution, including budgeting, selecting suitable courses, recruiting and training SI-PASS leaders, as w

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Explore the different networking opportunities for SI-PASS supervisors and how to participate. This page provides information on various opportunities for SI-PASS supervisors to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and learn from each other. Whether you're interested in informal networking or in-depth discussions about specific challenges, there's a space for you to learn, share, and grow a

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SI-PASS (Supplemental Instruction-Peer Assisted Study Sessions), helps students to succeed in selected, often introductory, difficult courses. What is SI-PASS?SI-PASS is a collaborative peer learning model developed in the 1970s by Deanna Martin at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). It helps students excel in challenging courses.  How does SI-PASS work?Students meet regularly in groups

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SI-PASS is a global concept supporting student success in challenging courses through peer-assisted study sessions. Since its start in the 1970s at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, it has expanded to over 1 500 higher education institutions in over 30 countries. Origins and impactLaunched in the 1970s at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), SI-PASS aimed to improve student success

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Lund University hosts a model SI-PASS programme that provides valuable support to students. Discover more about this initiative and how it benefits students at Lund University. The main goal of SI-PASS (Supplemental Instruction - Peer Assisted Study Sessions) at Lund University is to help students succeed and reduce dropout rates. It also aims to make it easier for new students to transition from

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SI-PASS has spread widely and is currently used at 1 500 higher education institutions in over 30 countries. Are you interested to start SI-PASS at your institution? Recruit and train a supervisorInitiating a successful SI-PASS programme requires that the programme is led by a trained supervisor. Their tasks include budgeting for the SI-PASS programme and recruiting and monitoring new SI-PASS lead

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A well-designed SI-PASS programme integrated with a course offers a wealth of benefits for all parties involved. Here's a breakdown of the positive impact on each group. Benefits for higher education institutionsSI-PASS contributes to a significant reduction in student drop-out rates, leading to a higher proportion of students successfully completing courses and programmes. Benefits for participat

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Here is a list of research articles by colleagues at the European Centre for SI-PASS, focusing on Supplemental Instruction (SI) and its impact on student learning. Malm, J., Ody, M., Elvén Eriksson, H., Fairclough, I., Helde, R., Oakley, M., Rotherham, B., Suzen, E., Sletvold, H. & Walsh Olesen, A., (2022). ´How have Supplemental Instruction-Peer Assisted Study Sessions (SI-PASS) programmes adapte

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The European Centre for SI-PASS is at Lund University. If you want to get in contact with us, you can find our contact details here. Emailsi-pass [at] stu [dot] lu [dot] seLinda DahlbergEducation Officer+46 46 222 03 51Joakim MalmAssociate Professor+46 46 222 75 71Christina RowaEducation Officer+46 46 222 70 50Visiting addressGenetikhusetSölvegatan 29 B, Lund, SwedenPostal addressEuropean Centre f

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June 10th-13th, 2024 To secure your place, please complete the online form below by MMDD.The European Centre for SI-PASS (Lund University), partnerig with UK consultants, is pleased to offer a comprehensive online Supervisor Training course. This training is the only recognized training for the SI-PASS programme.Those who complete the supervisor training will receive the official SI supervisor and

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