Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Peer assisted study sessions (PASS)

PASS is a scheme to support level 4 students to understand module input and develop good learning strategies. The principal aims are to:

Improve learning
Improve student performance
Support student retention
Create a bridge between: secondary and tertiary education; and undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Improve students’ study strategies
Encourage a student centred approach to learning
Create networks of study partners
Provide professional development and HEAR accreditation for PASS Leaders, enhancing employability

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How it works

The aim is to establish facilitated study sessions alongside targeted modules. PASS Student Leaders are assigned a Supervisor and receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Centre for Academic Success (CAS). The Student Leaders work closely with their PASS Supervisor. The trained Student Leaders facilitate peer-to-peer study groups, but do not replace teaching or act as teaching assistants.