In my time with SIM, I have acquired a great deal of resources, and support that I have carried back to my classroom. I have implemented many of the Content Enhancements and Learning Strategies with great success in conjunction with the assigned and required curriculum. As an Intensive Reading teacher (formerly 9th grade, currently 11th grade), I have seen gains in student vocabulary skills thanks to the implementation of Word Mapping. I have seen students understand bigger picture concepts by use of Unit Organizer, Course Organizer, etc. My students stop and think about specific questions and evaluate what they are being asked by using the Inference Strategy. My students have acquired Listening and Note-Taking skills, and Test-Taking strategies - all leading to the improvement in their independent learning goals. There is not enough that can be said about the benefits of implementing the enhancements and strategies - as we truly build independent learners.
