Learning Support
Welcome to the learning support page. The mission of the Graduate Studies and Student Success Service (GSSSS) is to support you throughout your academic career to help you achieve your goals and realize your full potential.
Student mentoring – peer support
Student mentoring is a great way to benefit from the experience of peers who have already gone through the same challenges as you. It is also a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills during your studies. The mentoring team is there to guide, encourage, and support you in various aspects, such as:
- Practising your French
- Developing your writing skills
- Using specialized software
To take advantage of mentoring, email bbve.sesre@inrs.ca at any time and specify what type of mentoring you would like.
Resource specialist – Individual support
The GSSSS resource specialist offers personalized support to meet the specific learning needs of student members. This support enables you to develop your independence and maximize your learning potential, whatever your background or specific challenges.
Main services
Needs assessments
- Identification of learning strengths and challenges
- Assessment of current study and work strategies
- Screening for potential learning disabilities
- Support for identifying your learning processes
- Development of self-regulation and self-assessment techniques
- Building confidence in your ability to learn
Learning aids
- Recommendations for technological learning aids
- Training on specialized software (e.g., screen readers, dictation software)
- Support for integrating technologies into study strategies
Individual academic follow-up
- Personalized sessions to identify obstacles to organization
- Tailor-made strategies to improve productivity
- Regular meetings to assess progress
- Ongoing adjustment of strategies to changing needs
- Support throughout your university career
Priority management, organization, and planning
We offer specific support for priority management, organization, and planning to help you make the best use of your time and achieve your academic goals. These skills are essential to your academic success, and will also prepare you for your career.
Time management
- Identification des objectifs à court, moyen et long terme
- Techniques de priorisation des tâches (matrice d’Eisenhower, méthode ABC)
- Création d’emplois du temps efficaces et équilibrés
Organization tools
- Use of diaries and planners (physical and digital)
- Exploration of productivity apps and software
Study management
- Breakdown of major projects (dissertations, theses) into manageable tasks
- Development of realistic schedules for long-term projects
- Progress monitoring and adjustments
Scientific reading and writing skills
Our support program includes specialized services to develop your scientific reading and writing skills.
Critical reading of scientific articles
- Efficient speed reading techniques
- Analysis and synthesis of scientific articles
- Assessment of the quality and relevance of sources
Writing scientific articles
- Structure and organization of a scientific article
- Clear and concise writing techniques
- Citation standards and referencing
Does your wellness affect your learning?
When you request learning support , a caring multidisciplinary team will be there to support you every step of the way as you work towards improving your well-being and success.
You can also take a look at all the INRS wellness resources.
Questions? Contact GARE (Guichet d’accès aux ressources étudiantes) by email or chat.