What are PAL Study Groups?
In Peer-Assisted Learning study group sessions, small groups of students enrolled in the same course meet weekly to work on collaborative learning activities with the guidance of a peer educators.
Why should I join a PAL Group?
PAL groups are a form of supplemental instruction, which has been shown to improve students’ understanding, course grades, and confidence. Students who participate in these kinds of groups learn new ways to learn and benefit from a ready-made study group with built-in accountability.
What happens in a PAL session?
During each hour-long session, your PAL leader will lead the group through a planned activity designed to help you better understand lessons from that week’s class. Some common activities ask you to work together to:
- Solve problems in progressive stages
- Create a concept-map of key concepts
- Fill out an incomplete outline of lecture notes
- Play games designed to review for tests and quizzes
How do I join a group?
PAL study group sessions are non-credit bearing and voluntary. Studies have found that students get the most benefit out of PAL if they attend the same group regularly.You can find the schedule for your course on the Drop-in Study & PAL Google calendar.
Fall 2024 PAL Study Group Calendar
This Fall, we will be offering our first PAL group in a limited pilot for students in MATH 211. Each week, students enrolled in MATH 211 can join one or both of the sessions below. (Both sessions will work through the same activity):
- PAL Leader: Wren | Mondays 7-8pm | O’Connor 131
- PAL Leader: Amelia | Wednesdays 7-8pm| O’Connor 131
For scheduling updates, see the he Drop-in Study & PAL Google calendar.
Questions?
Email us at dropinstudy@rice.edu
Stay up-to-date about Drop-in/PAL events and scheduling changes with the Drop-in Study and PAL GroupMe.