Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

What is Peer Assisted Learning?

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is a peer-facilitated learning enhancement model designed to impact the way students learn difficult content in a specific course. PAL is attached to course sections to provide students with a systematic and structured approach for processing the course material assigned by the instructor. During PAL sessions, students work together to gain a deeper understanding of the course content . The environment is informal and students are encouraged to discuss course content and share study strategies. Participation is voluntary.

Check below for session day/time and information regarding how to attend the session.

Accessing virtual PAL sessions:
1. Make sure you are logged into your SBU Zoom account using your SBU email address.
2. Click on the session link below listed in the PAL Leader's information section (If the session is offered virtually, the day/time will be a hyperlink, which will bring you to the session).
3. The PAL leader will let you into the session and provide instructions for signing into the session.

Accessing In-Person PAL sessions:
1. Make note of the location for the session.
2. Show up!

Peer Assisted Learning Leaders MAT 123
Gabriella (Virtual) Fridays 2:40-4:00pm	Genesis (Virtual) Tuesdays 3:00-4:20pm
MAT 125
Alexandra (Virtual) Tuesdays 3:00-4:20pm	Lacey (In Person) Mondays 6:00-7:20pm Union 111-43 (Honors Seminar Room) **11/22 session will be held ONLINE
MAT 126
Kishon (Virtual) Mondays 10:15-11:35am	Lauren (In Person) Thursdays 1:15-2:35pm Stony Brook Union L03-13

Peer Assisted Learning Leaders

MAT 123

Gaby

Gabriella (Virtual)

Fridays 2:40-4:00pm

Genesis

Genesis (Virtual)

Tuesdays 3:00-4:20pm

MAT 125

Alexandra

Alexandra (Virtual)

Tuesdays 3:00-4:20pm

Lacey

Lacey (In Person)

Mondays 6:00-7:20pm

Union 111-43 (Honors Seminar Room)

**11/22 session will be held ONLINE

MAT 126

Kishon

Kishon (Virtual)

Mondays 10:15-11:35am

Lauren

Lauren (In Person)

Thursdays 1:15-2:35pm

Stony Brook Union L03-13

PAL- Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions are a collaborative and informal way to practice problems related to the material learned in class. This is a program that is supplemental to lecture and office hours. Our PAL Leaders (other students who have taken and succeeded in this course in the past) create session plans based on the course material and their conversations with faculty members to cover concepts that they think will be most beneficial to you. You will work with other students and the leader to improve your confidence and competence in the material. It’s a really fun way to learn and make friends!!
Occasionally, PAL sessions are recorded as part of our evaluation program for our PAL leaders. These recordings are not provided to students. Because the nature of PAL is collaborative, we do not disseminate recorded sessions to students who cannot attend live sessions.

Learn more about PAL

What do Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders do?

PAL Leaders are students who have done well in the course and who have undergone extensive PAL training to plan effective sessions. PAL Leaders attend the class to keep up with the course content, and model effective student practices and attitudes. During a Peer Assisted Learning session, the PAL Leader engages students using interactive learning strategies, which encourage involvement, comprehension, and synthesis of subject content.

How do you participate?

While it is preferred that you attend the PAL session of the PAL Leader assigned to your lecture, students can attend any (or all) of the sessions. Simply show up! PAL Sessions are limited to the first 25 students!