Making Content Comprehensible for Elementary English Learners: The SIOP Model, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (February 27, 2017) © 2018

  • Jana Echevarria California State University, Long Beach
  • MaryEllen Vogt California State University, Long Beach
  • Deborah J. Short Academic Language Research & Training, Arlington, VA
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Table of contents

Brief Table of Contents 1. Introducing the SIOP® Model 2. Lesson Preparation
3. Building Background
4. Comprehensible Input
5. Strategies
6. Interaction
7. Practice & Application
8. Lesson Delivery
9. Review & Assessment
10. Issues of Reading, RTI, and Special Education for English Learners
11. Effective Use of the SIOP® Protocol
12. Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with the SIOP® Model Appendix A: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Appendix B: Lesson Plans Appendix C: Research on the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model Appendix D: SIOP Professional Development Resources Glossary References Index Detailed Table of Contents

1. Introducing the SIOP® Model

Background on English Learners

Demographic Trends

Diverse Characteristics

School Reform, Standards, and Accountability

Achievement Gaps

Academic Language and Literacy

Research on Academic Language and Literacy

Role in Schooling

Effective Instructional Practice for English Learners: The SIOP® Model

Content-based ESL and Sheltered Content Instruction

Research and Development of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP®) Model

Effective SIOP® Model Instruction

Implementing the SIOP® Model

Summary

Discussion Questions

2. Lesson Preparation

Background

SIOP® Feature 1: Content Objectives Clearly Defined, Displayed, and Reviewed with Students

SIOP® Feature 2: Language Objectives Clearly Defined, Displayed, and Reviewed with Students

Selecting and Writing Content and Language Objectives

SIOP® Feature 3: Content Concepts Appropriate for Age and Educational Background Level of Students

SIOP® Feature 4: Supplementary Materials Used to a High Degree, Making the Lesson Clear and Meaningful

SIOP® Feature 5: Adaptation of Content to All Levels of Student Proficiency

SIOP® Feature 6: Meaningful Activities That Integrate Lesson Concepts with Language Practice Opportunities for Reading, Writing, Listening, and/or Speaking

Teaching Ideas for Lesson Preparation

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

Rating Lessons with the SIOP® Protocol

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

3. Building Background

Background

SIOP® Feature 7: Concepts Explicitly Linked to Students’ Background Experiences

Something to Think About

SIOP® Feature 8: Links Explicitly Made between Past Learning and New Concepts

SIOP® Feature 9: Key Vocabulary Emphasized

Academic Vocabulary

Word Consciousness

Teaching Academic Vocabulary

Teaching Ideas for Building Background

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

4. Comprehensible Input

Background

SIOP® Feature 10: Speech Appropriate for Students’ Proficiency Levels

SIOP® Feature 11: Clear Explanation of Academic Tasks

SIOP® Feature 12: A Variety of Techniques Used to Make Content Concepts Clear

Teaching Ideas for Comprehensible Input

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

5. Strategies

Background

SIOP® Feature 13: Ample Opportunities Provided for Students to Use Learning Strategies

Things to Consider When Teaching Learning Strategies

SIOP® Feature 14: Scaffolding Techniques Consistently Used, Assisting and Supporting Student Understanding

Three Types of Scaffolding

SIOP® Feature 15: A Variety of Questions or Tasks That Promote Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Teaching Ideas for Strategies

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

6. Interaction

Background

Typical Lesson

SIOP® Lesson

SIOP® Feature 16: Frequent Opportunities for Interaction and Discussion Between Teacher/Student and Among Students, Which Encourage Elaborated Responses About Lesson Concepts

Oral Language Development

SIOP® Feature 17: Grouping Configurations Support Language and Content Objectives of the Lesson

SIOP® Feature 18: Sufficient Wait Time for Student Responses Consistently Provided

SIOP® Feature 19: Ample Opportunity for Students to Clarify Key Concepts in L1 as Needed with Aide, Peer, or L1 Text

Teaching Ideas for Interaction

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

7. Practice & Application

Background

SIOP® Feature 20: Hands-On Materials and/or Manipulatives Provided for Students to Practice Using New Content Knowledge in the Classroom

SIOP® Feature 21: Activities Provided for Students to Apply Content and Language Knowledge

SIOP® Feature 22: Activities Integrate All Language Skills

Teaching Ideas for Practice & Application

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

8. Lesson Delivery

Background

SIOP® Feature 23: Content Objectives Clearly Supported by Lesson Delivery

SIOP® Feature 24: Language Objectives Clearly Supported by Lesson Delivery

SIOP® Feature 25: Students Engaged Approximately 90% to 100% of the Period

SIOP® Feature 26: Pacing of the Lesson Appropriate to Students’ Ability Levels

Linking Lesson Preparation and Lesson Delivery

Teaching Ideas for Lesson Delivery

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

9. Review & Assessment

Background

Classroom Context and the Review & Assessment Component

Formative and Summative Assessment

Informal Assessment

Formal Assessment

SIOP® Feature 27: Comprehensive Review of Key Vocabulary

SIOP® Feature 28: Comprehensive Review of Key Content Concepts

SIOP® Feature 29: Regular Feedback Provided to Students on Their Output

SIOP® Feature 30: Assessment of Student Comprehension and Learning of All Lesson Objectives Throughout the Lesson

Teaching Ideas for Review & Assessment

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes

The Lesson

Teaching Scenarios

Discussion of Lessons

Teaching with Technology

Summary

Discussion Questions

10. Issues of Reading, RTI, and Special Education for English Learners

Issues of Reading Development and Assessment

Estimating Students’ Reading Levels

English Learners and the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

Assisting Struggling Learners: Response to Intervention

Issues Related to Special Education

Special Education Services: When Are They Appropriate?

Search for Intervention Rather than Disability

Teaching Ideas for Students with Special Needs

Summary

Discussion Questions

11. Effective Use of the SIOP® Protocol

Best Practice in Using the SIOP® Protocol

Scoring and Interpreting the SIOP® Protocol

Assigning Scores

Not Applicable (NA) Category

Calculating Scores

Using Non-Numeric Rating

Sample Lesson

Using SIOP® Scores and Comments

Reliability and Validity of the SIOP®

Summary

Discussion Questions

12. Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with the SIOP® Model

General SIOP® Questions

Questions About Getting Started with SIOP® in the Classroom

Questions About School-wide Implementation of the SIOP® Model

Appendix A: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)

Appendix B: Lesson Plans

Appendix C: Research on the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model

Appendix D: SIOP Professional Development Resources

Glossary

References

Index

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