Evaluating the effectiveness of supplemental instruction using a multivariable analytic approach

Allen, Peter, J., De freitas, Sara, Marriott, Ross, J., Pereira, Raphael, M., Williams, Cameron, Cunningham, Christopher, J. and Fletcher, Douglas (2021) Evaluating the effectiveness of supplemental instruction using a multivariable analytic approach. Learning and Instruction, 75 (101481). ISSN 0959-4752

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Abstract

Supplemental instruction (SI) is a widely implemented peer-led academic support program. Assessments of SI's effectiveness are often confounded by student ability, achievement, motivation and demographic characteristics, and frequently limited by available resources. We modelled the impact of SI attendance on the grades, pass rates and retention of over 4000 university students. Percentage grade increases of up to 10.4% were associated with a full semester of SI attendance, and largest for males, younger students and those who had not previously engaged with the program. Furthermore, pass rates were 10% higher for full attendees. Finally, full attendance was associated with a 3% and 9% increase in the probability of reenrolling the following year for students who had and had not previously engaged, respectively. These estimates were calculated controlling for measures of ability, achievement and motivation, plus several demographic factors. Our methods can be applied to evaluate any opt-in academic support program.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: supplemental instruction, SI, university students, attendance
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Health & Science > Department of Science & Technology
Depositing User: David Upson-Dale
Date Deposited: 11 Jan 2023 12:06
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2023 12:06
URI: https://oars.uos.ac.uk/id/eprint/2904

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