Social Emotional Learning

SIM Cooperative Thinking Strategies Series

The SIM Cooperative Thinking Strategies Series out of the University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning, are a set of programs for teaching students the specific skills needed to cooperate and work successfully with others in a variety of academic, social, and work-related settings. The series consists of five programs: SCORE, LEARN, BUILD, TEAMWORK, and THINK and provides teachers with everything they will need to teach each lesson. These strategies support the skills of choice-making, decision-making, and problem-solving, which are essential to self-determination.

Follow the link to read more about the Cooperative Thinking Strategies. View the IMD and SIMTM Cooperative Thinking Strategies video to learn how this series can be used in the classroom to support elements of I'm Determined.

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Contacts: [[sblittleton, Shelley Littleton]], [[chpeterson, Christine Peterson]], [[ddavisperry, Donni Davis-Perry]], and [[mmstowe, Mary Stowe]]

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Cooperative Thinking Strategies Quick Guide

Strategic Instruction Model and I'm Determined Educator Resource Website Overview

Possible Selves

The Possible Selves: Nurturing Student Motivation Strategy provides explicit lessons designed to increase student motivation. By using this strategy, students begin planning ahead, by imagining what they hope for, expect, and fear for their future selves. With that information, students can set goals and create plans to reach desired outcomes. Explore the strategy further, by watching the Possible Selves video below and viewing the resources on the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning website. If you are interested in additional professional learning opportunities for the Possible Selves Strategy, contact a W&M SIM Professional Developer below for more details.

Contacts: [[sblittleton, Shelley Littleton]], [[chpeterson, Christine Peterson]], [[ddavisperry, Donni Davis-Perry]], and [[mmstowe, Mary Stowe]]

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Self-Advocacy Strategy

The Self -Advocacy Strategy is an evidence-based method educators use to explicitly teach students how to plan for their future and advocate for their needs by using steps to create lists and share their ideas during conferences. Explore the strategy further by viewing the Self-Advocacy Strategy presentation, from an educator in the field. If you are interested in additional professional learning opportunities for the Self-Advocacy Strategy, contact a W&M SIM Professional Developer below for more details.

Contact: [[sblittleton, Shelley Littleton]], [[chpeterson, Christine Peterson]], [[mmstowe, Mary Stowe]], or [[ddavisperry, Donni Davis-Perry]]