Peer Assisted Learning (Department of Informatics)

The Department of Informatics are introducing Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions across all courses on a Wednesday afternoon.

What is Peer Assisted Learning?

Peer-assisted learning provides opportunities for students from different years of the same course to spend some common time working on their studies, with input from their peers and lecturers.

Why should I sign up?

Peer-assisted learning has a number of benefits:

• Opportunities to engage in discussion on key areas of your course and to get feedback and advice from more experienced students, as well as staff.
• You will benefit from the experience of working with others.
• You should find the process both motivating and enjoyable, as well as benefiting your studies.
• If you are a more experienced student, you can enhance your CV through having supported other students in their studies, you can also deepen their understanding through explaining to others.

Who can apply?

Peer Assisted Learning open to all students from all years on all informatics courses.

Where can I find out more?

The first PAL sessions are on Wednesday 28th September for all interested informatics students, please check your timetable for details.

I’m interested, what do I do next?

Sessions are indicated on your timetables and attendance at these is voluntary. Places are limited so please make sure you come along to Wednesday’s session and keep your course team informed regarding whether you are able to attend.

Student Teaching Assistants

To support the new Peer-Assisted Learning sessions we are also looking for student volunteers to act as Student Teaching Assistants.

What does being a Student Teaching Assistant involve?

As a Student Teaching Assistant, you would be expected to attend one or more hours of the PAL sessions each week and to help other students during those sessions.

So, what are the benefits for me?

It can really help boost your CV when seeking a placement or future employment.

You can develop your own skills in communication, coaching and mentoring – all great things to have on your CV – whilst also helping fellow students’ and reinforcing your own knowledge.

Who can apply?

Student Teaching Assistantships are open to all Informatics students from all years on all courses.

I’m interested, what do I do next?

If you are interested in becoming a Student Teaching Assistant please let your Course Leader know - your Course Leader's contact details can be found in your Course Handbook.

Where can I find out more?

Student Teaching Assistant information and induction sessions will be held during the first PAL sessions on Wednesday 28th September for all interested informatics students, please check your timetable for details.