This Vocational Instructional Management System module provides information regarding instructional/teaching strategies and cognitive/learning strategies as well as other information for successful learning to assist Missouri building trades teachers and special needs students in confronting building trades competencies with a strategic plan. Ten definitions, 11 frequently asked questions, 2 resources, and 5 references are included. The following questions are answered: What types of strategies might be used? Why should I teach strategies? Who needs to be taught strategies? How often do I need to use strategies? How do I include instructional strategies in my daily lessons? What strategies can both students and teachers use? How does paraphrasing work as a learning strategy? What strategies will help with reading comprehension? What is reciprocal teaching? How can I teach students tools of measurement? and What are some additional materials that I can use with my class to teach building trades? (three sources are listed). The following resources are included: (1) sample study guide; and (2) bridging example. (NLA)