會計學系輔助指導支援計劃(英文版)
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer assisted academic programme to support students in their academic performance in accounting subjects. It offers a number of regular out-of-class sessions to improve student’s academic performance and retention rate. It is the 2nd year of the SI Programme for students who took ACC2001 in semester 1 and ACC2002 in semester 2.
Objectives:
For mentee:
- To be a cooperative learning model designed to enhance students’ understanding of course materials;
- To improve their learning, thinking, communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. problem-solving strategies, course language skills);
- To help them become more independent and proactive learners;
- To improve the quality of students in general;
- To enhance newcomers’ learning outcomes.
For mentor:
- To refresh their own knowledge of what they studied earlier as an SI leader;
- To benefit SI leaders doing the coaching;
- To develop a cooperative learning culture within students of the Department of Accountancy.
Duration & Format:
The year-long (2 semesters); One/two hours a week for 9 weeks in a semester; starting from week 3 to week 12; Groups of 4 to 5 students.
Requirements as an SI Leader:
- Year 3 students (Accounting Major) who performed well in the department’s ACC2001 & ACC2002 courses are selected to fill the role of SI leaders.
- An SI Leader could logon to set up a class and students would be able to register to the respective classes, and there is no need to involve administrative staff.
Requirements as a SI student:
- Open to BBA/BTB/SCM year 2 students through online add-drop system (Week 1 – 4).
- Enrolled students pay HK$100 ‘Caution Money’ by cheque per course which can be refunded if attendance is 80% or above upon the completion of exit surveys.
- Students will be in the waiting list if they are not successfully enrolled.
Awards to SI Leaders:
- The ceremony will be held and certificates will be presented to SI leaders.
- ECA hours will be counted (if available).
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