Academic Services
About Peer-Led Team Learning
Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) is designed to enhance student performance in science and mathematics by increasing exposure to course materials. PLTL sessions are designed to explore different problem-solving techniques, encourage active learning, and to promote an environment of teamwork. A Peer Academic Leader (PAL) who has successfully completed the course facilitates sessions centered on problem-solving techniques and collaborative learning.
Signing-up for PLTL
Announcements for available PLTL sessions are usually made by the Professor during the first day of class. By signing up, students commit to attending PLTL during the term. PLTL sessions run weekly from the second week of classes through the week before finals. Only students enrolled in a class that offers PLTL can sign-up for its respective PLTL sessions
About Our PALs
Our Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) are current Miami Dade College STEM students who have excelled in their courses, specifically math and chemistry. They are high achieving students who are interested in supporting their campus community by tutoring their peers, leading Peer-led Team Learning sessions, and working with faculty to support course-based projects. At the STEM Center, PALs may review and explain assignments, and help students better understand their course material. They do not provide answers to homework, quizzes, exams, etc.