ASCC LSAMP Nuturing Students Success in Science Technology

ASCC – LSAMP “Nuturing Students’ Success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. ” Victor Tavita Ualesi LSAMP Program Coordinator/Lab Assistant American Samoa Community College 699 -9155 ext. 356 1

OVERVIEW n n What is the LSAMP Program? ASCC – LSAMP Service and privilege Program Offers Tutorial Program n n Recruiting Tutors Recruiting Tutees Types of Tutors Methods used in tutorial sessions. n Effectiveness of the LSAMP Program n Conclusion 2

What is the LSAMP Program? n One of the four Alliance program funded by the National Science Foundation. n n n AGEP CREST HBCU-UP n Increase the quantity and quality of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics field. (STEM field) n Encourages students to enroll and complete baccalaureate programs in STEM fields and continue on to graduate studies. 3

Service and Privileges n Becoming part of a larger learning community among the n n n alliance participants. Earning stipends for tutoring, leading study groups, doing research, and community services. Gaining research experiences in a specific field of interest in faculty laboratories. Participating in the national LSAMP conferences. Graduating with a solid degree and outstanding opportunities for careers or graduate school. Opportunities to have international experience at laboratories through special programs that provide financial support Qualification for the Bridges to the Doctorate program. 4

Tutorial/Service Learning Outcome Students will be able to: n Develop self-confidence. n Solve, Explain, and Present. n THINK CRITICALLY, and translate word problems. n Pass math/science classes. LSAMP Program is able to: n Strengthen Institutional Learning Outcomes. n Increase number of students with interest in STEM fields. n Collect data for future improvements. n Utilize data in determining program’s effectiveness. 5

Recruiting Tutors n Students are recommended by instructor. Fill out application Recommended students take an assessment. Students are placed in appropriate level of course to tutor. Officially become tutors. n n n. n r 6

Recruiting Tutees. Student Learning Assistant Center. (SLAC Office) Walk In students OTHER Student Support Service S. S. S. Business/Accounting Referred from Instructor LSAMP Program Math Tutorial Session MAT 80 – MAT 280 Writing Tutorial Ms. Lucille Achica Science Tutorial Session BIO, CHM, PHY SC 7

Entry Form Scheduling Tutee’s Schedule Tutor’s Schedule Meeting of Tutor/Tutee Form • Student profile • Tutee’s time availability. • What subject help is needed. • Tutor’s time availability HELP IS PROVIDED!!

Types of Tutorial Session n One-to-One Tutoring n Tutee and tutor work one-on-one with each other. n Made available for students who needs help from different math/science courses. n Group Tutoring n A group of students that needs help with a specific math/science course. n Usually conducted by the lead tutor. 9

Pedagogical Approaches n Active Learning n Independence n Motivation n Board Presentation n Supplement materials Figure : Victoria of BIO 181 presenting on Breadfruits and its uses! 10