Strategic Instruction Model™
The Strategic Instruction Model™ (SIM™) is an integrated model of research-validated practices that addresses the needs of diverse learners, primarily adolescents. SIM™ has been developed through rigorous, on-going research at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning (KU-CRL). The Strategic Instruction Model™ consists of learning strategies and routines. The Learning Strategies (student-centered) are used with students to help in the mastery of basic skills, while the Content Enhancement Routines (teacher-centered) are used with whole class instruction to help teachers make content meaningful and memorable for students.
SIM™ may be accessed as part of the Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) or through Training and Technical Assistance Center at William & Mary’s (TTAC W&M) work with your school.
Reading Specialists: Christine Peterson. Mary Stowe, and Shelley Littleton.
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Download the SIM Overview Brochure
SIM Frequently Asked Questions
Follow links below to access videos prepared by the SIM™ Professional Developers at the TTAC W&M highlighting select routines, learning strategies, and social emotional learning strategies as well as a description from KUCRL.
Content Enhancement Routines
Content Enhancement Routines (teacher-centered) are used with whole class instruction to help teachers make content meaningful and memorable for students. For more detailed information, click Content Enhancement Routines.
Learning Strategies
The Learning Strategies (student-centered) are used with students to help in the mastery of basic skills. For more detailed information, click Learning Strategies.
