SIM encompasses more than 30 specific Learning Strategies that can help students overcome specific learning difficulties that impede literacy, from identifying words in text to completing assignments on time to writing complete essays. Students use SIM Learning Strategies--an approach to learning and using information--to help them understand information and solve problems. Students who do not know or use good learning strategies often learn passively and ultimately fail in school. SIM Learning Strategy instruction focuses on making students active learners.

The Content Enhancement instructional method uses powerful teaching devices to organize and present curriculum content in an understandable and easy-to-learn manner. Teachers identify content that they deem to be most critical and teach it using a powerfully designed teaching routine that actively engages students with the content. All 19 of the routines promote direct, explicit instruction. This type of instruction helps students who are struggling, but it also facilitates problem-solving and critical-thinking skills for students who are doing well in class.

If you're involved in the I'm Determined Project and/ or attended the IMD Educator Symposium, and want to explore how the elements of I'm Determined align with the SIM Cooperative Thinking Strategies in this short video. 

If you're curious about SIM and ALL the social emotional strategy series that support  students to participate effectively in class, work together in teams, organize their desks or lockers, and interact with each other, please visit this SIM Educator Resource website! 

As you assess YOUR student needs and find yourself in need of resources and coaching, please contact your local T/TAC.