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.

Peer Assisted Learning Leaders Sessions will begin Tuesday, September 6th Sessions are held at the ASTC, suite L08 Stony Brook Union (lower level) MAT 123
Gabriella Mondays 1:00-2:15pm	Olivia Thursdays 1:30-2:45pm
MAT 125
Christina Mondays 10:30-11:45am	Sydney Tuesdays 1:30-2:45pm
MAT 126
Lauren Thursdays 11:45am-1:00pm	Rasheeda Tuesdays 3:00-4:15pm

Peer Assisted Learning Leaders

**Sessions will begin Tuesday, September 6th**

Sessions are held at the ASTC, suite L08 Stony Brook Union (lower level)

MAT 123

Gaby

Gabriella

Mondays 1:00-2:15pm

Olivia

Olivia

Thursdays 1:30-2:45pm

MAT 125

Christina

Christina

Mondays 10:30-11:45am

Sydney

Sydney

Tuesdays 1:30-2:45pm

MAT 126

Lauren

Lauren

Thursdays 11:45am-1:00pm

Rasheeda

Rasheeda

Tuesdays 3:00-4:15pm

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!!

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!