Freshman Academy: Class Instruction

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BYU-Idaho's Freshman Academy changes the traditional structure of higher education in the way university professors and students interact. Active participation replaces passive note taking. Relationships are forged between student and faculty which serve the student long after they leave Freshman Academy.

Peer mentors are also a crucial part of the learning model of Freshman Academy. 

These upperclassmen not only help with instruction, they have regularly scheduled hours for tutoring to help ensure students are performing to their highest expectations. Peer mentors develop learning activities, field trips and other events that help students learn classroom principles outside the classroom.

Instruction is not limited to graded academic course work. Students of Freshman Academy should leave the program not only with academic credit, but an understanding of the importance of developing approaches for study and deep learning, understanding the value and wise use of time, learning to deal with challenges and obstacles in a resilient manner, paying attention to personal progress, and establishing meaningful and supportive relations with faculty, fellow students, and other members of the campus community.