Supplemental Instruction (SI)

(661) 763-7938

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program for students of Taft College designed to increase student performance and matriculation with a focus on foundation level college courses. SI emphasizes active collaborative learning strategies focused on small groups in an open lab setting. Supplemental Instructional Assistants (SIAs) are college graduates with solid academic backgrounds who work with instructors to promote student success in a broad range of subjects. SIAs attend classes with students, model successful student behavior, conduct study sessions, and facilitate effective communication between instructors and students. Student SIAs are employed on a semester basis to serve in the same capacity for courses they have successfully completed.

The Supplemental Instruction Program is located in the Library/Learning Resource Center on the Taft College campus. This location offers a comfortable and informal learning environment where students can network and access technology and services such as computers, printers, the internet, and course-specific learning resources.