Dear community of SI-PASS supervisors in Europe,
As some of you might know, the Certified Trainers of the European Centre for SI-PASS have been working with the Associates<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/about-si-pass/associates> to draft a Strategic Plan. The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to guide the direction and priorities of our work as a European Centre for SI-PASS, and to support the community of practice.
We would like to invite you to attend a short meeting on Monday 9th June 12.00-13.00 BST/ 13.00-14.00 CEST on zoom: LU Zoom meeting: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/69124078890
The purpose of the meeting is to:
* inform you of the Strategic Plan, with an opportunity to make comments and ask questions
* explore what the value added will be for SI-PASS Supervisors and programmes
* consider opportunities for engagement for SI-PASS Supervisors and programmes
We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting!
Best wishes,
Christina, Joakim, Marcia, Will & Linda
European Centre for SI-PASS
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Dear SI-PASS/PAL Supervisors,
The European Centre for SI-PASS is organizing professional development activities for SI-PASS/PAL Leaders (students) and we have scheduled the sessions for the autumn semester. 🍂
📢 Please share the info with your new and returning SI-PASS/PAL Leaders. Feel free to use the attached slide during training or when meeting with your SI-PASS/PAL Leaders.
ACTIVITIES AUTUMN 2025:
🌐 LinkedIn group
For a unique chance to network with Leaders from across Europe, SI-PASS/PAL Leaders can join our LinkedIn group by searching “SI-PASS/PAL Leaders in Europe” on LinkedIn
📅 7th OCTOBER, 12-1PM WEST/1-2PM CEST
THEME: TBA
FACILITATOR: TBA
💻 Zoom-link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/61163340241
📅 6th NOVEMBER, 12-1PM WET/1-2PM CET
THEME: Strategies for Facilitation
FACILITATOR: Polly Harper & Han-Na Cha, SI-PASS Supervisors at University of Birmingham
💻 Zoom-link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/69054942831
📅 3rd DECEMBER, 12-1PM WET/1-2PM CET
THEME: TBA
FACILITATOR: TBA
💻 Zoom-link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/67267104854
WHAT ARE THE ONLINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES?
* FOCUS ON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) FOR SI-PASS/PAL LEADERS 📚
* NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY 🤝
* FREE TO ATTEND 🆓
💡 Let us know if you have any suggestions for topics to cover!
Wishing you a lovely summer!
Best,
Isabella Fairclough, William Carey & Linda Dahlberg
European Centre for SI-PASS
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Hi SI-PASS/PAL Supervisors in Europe,
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction in the USA is organizing the 2026 International Conference on Supplemental instruction 3-5 June 2026, in Portland, Oregon. They are currently offering a 50 USD discount on Early Bird registrations for the conference purchased before July 1, 2025. Apply the code FISCALYEAREND50 to your cart at checkout to receive the discount.
Early Bird Registration<https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID…> is available through our Customer Portal, or visit our 2026 Conference Information<https://info.umkc.edu/si/2026-conference-information/> page to learn more!
Sincerely,
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction
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Through The European Centre for SI-PASS
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Dear SI-PASS/PAL/Céim supervisors,
We are pleased to announce that we are launching a brand new SI-PASS Booster training<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/staff-and-supervisor/booster-training>, specifically designed for already trained SI-PASS supervisors!
This is an opportunity for you to reconnect with other trained supervisors and participate in hands-on activities and discussions. The Booster training aims to:
1. refresh your skills
2. update you on the latest developments within SI-PASS, and
3. provide a platform for sharing experiences and best practices
The Booster training will be delivered online and includes:
* a 90 minute introductory session aimed at setting the agenda and expectations for the training
* one main training day, focused on refreshing your skills and updating you on the SI-PASS model
* three practical follow-up sessions, spread across three months, designed to help you apply what you've learned, refine your programme, and overcome challenges.
Sign up for our first ever SI-PASS Booster training<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/si-pass-booster-training-online>, that will start with an introductory session on November 11th, followed by the main training day on November 18th.
The Booster training is peer group sessions, facilitated and supported by a certified trainer (CT). The training provides ongoing guidance, fresh insights, and real-world solutions in a safe and confidential space. Stay connected, stay motivated, and keep growing!
Let us know if you have any questions or would like more information!
Best wishes,
Christina Rowa, Joakim Malm, Marcia Ody, William Carey & Linda Dahlberg
European Centre for SI-PASS
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Hej Eriko,
Idealiskt skall man nog undvika att använda doktorander som SI-ledare. Det blir lite för stor skillnad mellan deltagarna och SI-ledaren då.
Men det är inget som förbjuder det.
Så ni får göra en egen bedömning. Om det t.ex. är svårt att hitta en annan SI-ledare så kan ni såklart fortsätta med den ni har även om han blir doktorand.
En annan möjlighet är att rekrytera en ny SI-ledare och be doktoranden att agera stöd till den nya SI-ledaren.
Sedan beror det också lite på vilken kurs som de skall ges SI på.
Om det är en nybörjarkurs är kanske steget för stort att ha en doktorand. Om det är en kurs på kandidat-nivå eller avancerad nivå skulle jag säga att det är mindre problematiskt.
Det viktiga är dock att försöka se till att SI-ledaren inte tar rollen som lärare och därmed gör studenterna passiva. Men om ni tror att det går med den SI-ledare ni har så är det inget problem.
Och något förbud mot att använda doktorander finns inte, så ni bestämmer själva vad ni tror är lämpligt.
Vi har tidigare haft doktorander som varit SI-ledare. (Någon av pedagogik-institutionerna hade en doktorand som var SI-ledare för en kurs på avancerad nivå).
Hälsningar,
Sama
Från: Eriko Seto Norrgård via Si-pass <si-pass(a)lists.sunet.se>
Svara till: Eriko Seto Norrgård <eriko.norrgard(a)su.se>
Datum: tisdag 20 maj 2025 15:16
Till: "si-pass(a)lists.sunet.se" <si-pass(a)lists.sunet.se>
Ämne: [Si-pass] frågan om SI leader - kan doktorander bli SI ledare?
Hejsan,
Jag heter Eriko Norrgård och är SI-metodhandledare vid Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier på Stockholm Universitet.
Vi har en SI-ledare i koreanska som för närvarande läser en masterkurs, och han håller på att avsluta sin uppsats nu.
Samt söker han doktorandtjänster, men om han får ett sådant jobb skulle han gärna vilja fortsätta som SI-ledare.
Vi är dock lite osäkra på hur det fungerar med doktorander – räknas de som studenter och kan de vara SI-ledare?
Om det inte går, behöver vi informera honom om att det tyvärr inte är möjligt.
tack så mycket på förhand.
med vänliga hälsningar,
Eriko Norrgård
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Eriko Norrgård
Japanese language lecturer
Stockholm University
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
106 91 Stockholm
Visiting address: universitetsvägen 10 F, Building F, 6th floor
Tel: +46(0)8-16 1775
E-post: eriko.norrgard(a)su.se
www.su.se/asia
Personuppgiftsbehandling vid Stockholms universitet<https://www.su.se/om-webbplats-cookies/personuppgifter>
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Hejsan,
Jag heter Eriko Norrgård och är SI-metodhandledare vid Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier på Stockholm Universitet.
Vi har en SI-ledare i koreanska som för närvarande läser en masterkurs, och han håller på att avsluta sin uppsats nu.
Samt söker han doktorandtjänster, men om han får ett sådant jobb skulle han gärna vilja fortsätta som SI-ledare.
Vi är dock lite osäkra på hur det fungerar med doktorander – räknas de som studenter och kan de vara SI-ledare?
Om det inte går, behöver vi informera honom om att det tyvärr inte är möjligt.
tack så mycket på förhand.
med vänliga hälsningar,
Eriko Norrgård
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Eriko Norrgård
Japanese language lecturer
Stockholm University
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
106 91 Stockholm
Visiting address: universitetsvägen 10 F, Building F, 6th floor
Tel: +46(0)8-16 1775
E-post: eriko.norrgard(a)su.se
www.su.se/asia
Personuppgiftsbehandling vid Stockholms universitet<https://www.su.se/om-webbplats-cookies/personuppgifter>
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Dear SI-PASS/PAL Supervisors,
Here are the upcoming monthly "Get-to-know SI-PASS" online sessions:
The sessions are suitable for institutions interested in starting SI-PASS, or new staff members / interested colleagues at institutions that are already involved in the programme.
Register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu3rVxopA6LB5o5MkI8c28ClynEDulyEo…> for free for one of our 45 minute (30 minutes presentation +15 min Q&A) online sessions on the following dates/times:
* Monday 16th of June 2025, 9.30 to 10:15 BST / 10.30 to 11:15 CEST.
* Tuesday 23rd of September 2025, 14.00 to 14.45 BST / 15.00 to 15.45 CEST.
* Wednesday 22nd of October 2025, 10.00-10.45 BST/11.00-11.45 CEST.
* Thursday 20th of November 2025, 12.30-13.15 GMT / 13.30-14.15 CET.
* Monday 15th of December 2025, 13.00-13.45 GMT / 13.00-13.45 CET.
Please help spread the dates/times in relevant places!
Best wishes,
Will, Linda, Marcia, Joakim and Christina
European Centre for SI-PASS
Hello again!
Here is another reminder, this time regarding upcoming SI-PASS Supervisor trainings, given in English:
· 10-12 June 2025 : In-person Supervisor training at the Technological University of the Shannon in Ireland. Registration still open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/si-pass-supervisor-training-june-2025-techno…>
· 13-14 & 16-17 October 2025: Supervisor training online Registration open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/si-pass-supervisor-training-online-october-2…>
You can find more information on our website: www.si-pass.lu.se<http://www.si-pass.lu.se>
Best wishes,
Linda, Marcia, Joakim, Will and Christina
European Centre for SI-PASS
Christina Rowa
Educator
European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Sölvegatan 29b
Telephone: +46 46 222 70 50, e-mail: christina.rowa(a)stu.lu.se<mailto:christina.rowa@stu.lu.se>
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Dear all,
Next week, on Thursday 8 May 2.30-3.30 pm CET / 1.30-2.30 pm UK/Irish time we will have this semester's last informal online "get-together" for supervisors (SI-PASS Fika). We have two themes for this Fika: Recruiting leaders and SI-PASS in a postgraduate setting
The zoom-link for the meeting is: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/4630658731?omn=65571324892
No pre-registration necessary.
(An SI-PASS FIKA is an informal get together in Zoom over a cup of coffee/tea. The FIKA is a chance to talk about SI-PASS related issues or just have a chat with SI-PASS friends).
Best wishes,
Will, Linda, Marcia, Joakim and Christina
European Centre for SI-PASS
Christina Rowa
Educator
European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Sölvegatan 29b
Telephone: +46 46 222 70 50, e-mail: christina.rowa(a)stu.lu.se<mailto:christina.rowa@stu.lu.se>
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SI-PASS Fika
The European Centre for SI-PASS (Lund University) is pleased to announce the first online SI-PASS FIKA this spring semester for supervisors and leaders on 13th of February between 1-2 pm UK-time / 2-3 pm CET. The zoom-link to the fika is: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/4630658731 . The theme of the Fika will be ‘Gamification: creation and implementation (in SI-PASS)’. The event will be hosted by Emma Mansfield from University of Southampton and Marieke Ohl from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.
(An SI-PASS FIKA is an informal get together over a cup of coffee/tea and a cinnamon bun (last item not mandatory). The FIKA is free of charge and provides a chance to talk about SI-PASS related issues or just have a chat with SI-PASS friends).
In order to have relevant themes for fikas later in spring we would like you as SI-PASS practitioners to suggest topics (and if you are willing to host the event). At latest two weeks before each fika. Suggestions can be sent to si-pass(a)stu.lu.se<mailto:si-pass@stu.lu.se> or to Joakim Malm directly (mail address below).
Upcoming SI-PASS Supervisor trainings (For more information please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en> )
* Online training 6-7 & 9-10 February 2023. Application is open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/supervisor-training-online-february-6-7-and-9-10-…>
* Training in Lund, Sweden, 18-20 April 2023. Application is open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/training-summary-lund-2023>
Best wishes,
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
European Centre for SI-PASS
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm(a)lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm@lth.lu.se>
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