Chemistry 290P - Peer Learning Mentoring
Spring
2026
01
2.00
Lara Al-Hariri,Sravan Surampudi
F 12:20PM 1:10PM
UMass Amherst
76423
Integ. Learning Center N 111
alhariri@chem.umass.edu
ssurampu@umass.edu
Students enrolled in this course attend weekly pedagogy sessions led by the instructors and facilitate a weekly PLTL session for a pre-assigned group of 8 to 10 students from CHEM 261 or CHEM 262. This course trains students to become effective leaders for Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) groups in the large enrollment organic chemistry courses. The weekly pedagogy sessions will equip students with collaborative learning strategies, group facilitation techniques, leadership skills, and communication skills.
CHEM 261 & 262 w/ B- Invitation only. Instructor agreement required. FERPA Certification is mandatory for all students.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.