PASS Leader training

At the end of training students will be able to identify the principles and practices of peer assisted learning and the role of a PASS leader. On completion of training the student will understand

• The background and evolution of PASS from Supplemental Instruction (SI).
• The requirements of the role of PASS Leader from planning a session, through facilitation and review.
• The 20 principles of PASS and the importance of each one in a successful PASS session.
• The difficulties experienced by a student entering their first year in higher education and the possible ways in which PASS could help them.
• The theory of how to run a successful PASS session and how it differs from teaching.
• How to encourage first year students to become independent learners.
• The importance of managing their time in PASS sessions.

At the end of training students will be able to explain and apply the facilitation techniques required of a PASS leader. On completion of training the student have the ability to

• Plan and deliver a PASS session with another Leader.
• Research and plan icebreakers appropriate to their first year group.
• Research and plan techniques to aid group discussion, such as think-pair-share, jigsaw, pyramid, quizzes, Know-Want to know-Learn (KWL), Venn diagram).
• Research and plan Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) to assess student learning.
• Redirect questions and manage difficult situations with students.
• Work in rotating groups to experience and manage different group dynamics.
• Identify other sources of college support to refer students to.
• Utilise Moodle (or other social media page) for communicating and sharing resources.
• Reflect on their contributions and engagement throughout training using self-assessment.
• Reflect on their training experience and resulting learning.

For more information about PASS go to www.tus.ie/PASS