What are the Embedded Learning Support Services?
Embedded Learning Support Services enhance the learning environment by directly integrating ACC Embedded Tutors and Academic Coaches into select courses. These services provide a supportive, seamless environment for students to understand new or challenging material through the use of innovative learning and study strategies.
Both Embedded Tutors and Academic Coaches work closely with the instructor for the duration of the course to help students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement. Learn more about their services below.
Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Supplemental Instruction have embedded their services in ACC courses. This allows students who are enrolled in online courses to have a designated support person for their course throughout the semester that will provide knowledge and skills for a particular content area, provide effective learning strategies like time management, and lead peer study groups with students enrolled in designated embedded courses.
- Content-specific experts. Subjects include, but are not limited to:
- Math
- History
- English
- Sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Nursing.
- Send reminders about upcoming tests/assignments to the group.
- Conduct online tutoring sessions for students in Upswing.
- Post sample questions/solutions to commonly missed/misunderstood questions.
- Guide students with content-specific questions
- Facilitate study groups
What’s An Example?
Example: Daniel has to write a paper for his ENGL 1301 class but needs help with his thesis statement. He meets with a tutor to discuss the components of a strong thesis statement.
The Embedded Learning Support Services program is CRLA internationally certified.
Embedded Tutors provide support services for online and hybrid courses.
Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Supplemental Instruction have embedded their services in ACC courses. This allows students who are enrolled in online courses to have a designated support person for their course throughout the semester that will provide knowledge and skills for a particular content area, provide effective learning strategies like time management, and lead peer study groups with students enrolled in designated embedded courses.
- Experts in:
- Test preparation and test-taking
- Navigating Blackboard
- Time management
- Note-taking
- Reading comprehension and concept mastery
- Goal identification and planning
- Organization
- Self-advocacy
- Mindfulness
- Motivation and persistence
- Encourage engagement through consistent email communication
- Provide invitations to workshops
- Readily available for individual coaching sessions
- Co-facilitate study groups
What’s an Example?
Example: Luis forgot to prepare for his Math test and received a disappointing grade. He meets with an Academic Coach to work on his time management and organizational skills.
Learn more about Academic Coaching at ACC.
Academic Coaches provide support services for in-person online and hybrid courses.
The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program provides academic support to traditionally difficult courses through peer-led study groups. These study groups are led by an SI Leader, a student who previously performed well in a course and was nominated by a faculty member to support the class for future semesters. The SI Leader attends class, takes notes, and then assists you with regular collaborative study group sessions, usually before or after class.
- In SI sessions, students can expect to:
- Work together with classmates to better understand the material
- Compare notes, discuss readings, predict test questions
- Play games like Jeopardy and Question Pong to engage in fun problem-solving sessions with classmates
- Subjects supported by SI include:
- Math
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Government
- History
- Foreign Language
- and more!
What’s an Example?
Example: Amanda has a Biology exam coming up. Before the exam, she attends an SI session to review material and compare notes with classmates in order to form a more holistic understanding of the coursework.
Learn more about Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction provides support services for in-person, online, and hybrid courses.
