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SIOP is an evidence-based model for designing and delivering content instruction to English Language Learners. This blog post covers the basics of SIOP and how it can benefit your students.
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SIOP Definition
SIOP stands for Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. This protocol is an instructional model that is designed to help educators provide content in a way that is accessible to all students, especially those who are English Language Learners (ELL).
What is SIOP?
The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based and validated instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English Learners (ELs).
The SIOP Model was developed through a grant from the United States Department of Education to Dr. Jana Echevarria, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt and Dr. Deborah J. Short at California State University, Long Beach. They based the SIOP Model on decades of research on second language acquisition and effective instruction, as well as their own considerable experience teaching Language minority students in diverse settings.
SIOP Model
The SIOP Model is a research-based, comprehensive model of effective content and language teaching designed for use in elementary, secondary, and adult education classrooms.
The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components:
1. Lesson Preparation: Teachers consider the needs of their students as they plan lessons that are designed to achieve specific learning objectives.
2. Building Background: Teachers help students build upon their prior knowledge and experience to develop an understanding of new concepts and information.
3. Comprehensible Input: Teachers provide opportunities for students to hear and see new content and language used in context.
4. Strategies: Teachers explicitly teach students strategies that will help them learn content and language more effectively.
5. Interaction: Students have opportunities to practice using new content and language through various types of student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
6. Practice/Application: Students practice using new content and language in realistic contexts through various types of Authentic tasks such as problem solving, role playing, or simulations.
7. Review & Assessment: Students reflect on their learning by reviewing key concepts and skills, and assess their progress towards meeting specific learning objectives.
SIOP in the Classroom
SIOP stands for Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. It is an instructional model designed to make lesson content more comprehensible for English Language Learners. The SIOP model consists of eight components which are integrated into every lesson. These components are: Lesson Preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interaction, Practice/Application, Lesson Delivery, and Review & Assessment.
SIOP Lesson Plans
SIOP stands for Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. It is a research-based model for teaching content to English Language Learners (ELLs). The SIOP model is comprised of 8 components: Lesson Preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interactions, Practice/Application, Lesson Delivery, and Review & Assessment. These components work together to create an effective and engaging lesson for ELLs.
When creating a SIOP lesson plan, teachers must take into consideration all 8 components. Lesson Preparation includes making sure the content is appropriate for the students’ level of English proficiency and that the materials are accessible to them. Building Background involvesActivities that help students connect what they are about to learn with their prior knowledge. Comprehensible Input is critical for ELLs—teachers must provide clear and concise explanations in language that students can understand. Strategies are techniques that students can use to help them comprehend the content. Interactions are opportunities for students to practice using the content in small groups or with a partner. Practice/Application is essential for consolidating what students have learned. In the final stage, Review & Assessment, teachers evaluate student understanding of the content and provide feedback.
The SIOP model has been proven to be an effective way to teach content to ELLs. By taking into consideration all 8 components of the model, teachers can ensure that their ELL students have a rich and engaging learning experience.
SIOP Activities
There are eight features of SIOP: Lesson Preparation, Language Objectives, Pre-Lesson Activities, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interactions and Practice/Application. Each feature has a specific purpose within SIOP instruction.
1. Lesson Preparation: Teachers plan SIOP lessons using a thorough understanding of the content and the language that is necessary for students to learn the content.
2. Language Objectives: Teachers select language objectives that are aligned with the content objectives and are achievable given the students’ English proficiency levels.
3. Pre-Lesson Activities: Teachers engage students in activities that activate prior knowledge and help them build background knowledge for the upcoming lesson.
4. Building Background: Teachers provide explicit instruction on new vocabulary and concepts using a variety of methods such as pictures, realia, demonstrations, and charts/graphic organizers.
5. Comprehensible Input: Teachers present content in clear, step-by-step instructions using language that is within the students’ English proficiency level.Input is also delivered through various modalities such as visuals, gestures, and body language.
6. Strategies: Teachers explicitly teach students thinking strategies such as prediction, inference, and summarization to help them process and remember information.
7. Interactions: Students are actively engaged in tasks such as whole-class discussion, partner work, and small group activities where they can practice using academic language. There is a balance of teacher-led and student-centered activities. 8. Practice/Application: Students have ample opportunities to practice using newly acquired skills and knowledge through hands-on activities,role-playing, games, etc
SIOP and Technology
Technology has always been a huge part of the Special Education. It has been a staple in inclusive classrooms for years, and for good reason. When used correctly, technology can be a very powerful tool for differentiating instruction and providing accommodating services to students with disabilities.
SIOP and the IEP
Inclusion, or the practice of educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms, is associated with a number of benefits for both students with disabilities and their general education peers. When inclusion is done well, it can result in increased academic and social skills for all students involved. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, or SIOP, model is a research-based framework that teachers can use to make inclusion work in their classrooms.
SIOP and RTI
The SIOP model is a research-based, culturally responsive framework for teaching content to English Learners. SIOP consists of eight components that address all aspects of a lesson:
-Lesson Preparation: Teachers plan lessons using content and language objectives.
-Instructional Activities: Engaging activities are used to support the objectives.
-Interaction: Teacher-student and student-student interactions are fostered throughout the lesson.
-Practice/Application: Students practice and apply new concepts and skills.
-Lesson Delivery: The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies to deliver the lesson.
,-Monitoring of Student Progress: The teacher monitors student understanding and provides feedback.
-Closure: The lesson ends with a review of key concepts and skills.
SIOP and ELL
SIOP, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, is a model that has been proven to be effective in teaching content to English Language Learners.
SIOP and Sheltered Instruction
SIOP(Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) is an instructional model that has been shown to be effective in helping English Language Learners (ELLs) learn content. The SIOP model was developed by Dr. Jana Echevarria, Dr. Mary Ellen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah J. Short, and has been widely used in classrooms across the United States.
The SIOP model is based on the following 8 components:
1) Lesson Preparation: Teachers prepare lessons that are culturally and linguistically responsive, and that provide opportunities for students to interact with the content and with each other.
2) Comprehensible Input: Teachers use a variety of strategies to ensure that students understand the content of the lesson.
3) Strategies: Teachers use a variety of strategies to engage students in the content of the lesson.
4) Interaction: Students are given opportunities to practice using the language they are learning in authentic ways.
5) Practice/Application: Students are given opportunities to apply what they have learned in real-world situations.
6) Lesson Delivery: Teachers deliver lessons in a way that is clear and concise, and that allows for student engagement.
7) Assessments: Teachers use assessments to gauge student understanding of the content, and to provide feedback that can be used to improve instruction.
SIOP and Language Acquisition
There is a wide body of research that demonstrates the efficacy of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model for improving student achievement, particularly among English language learners (ELLs). The SIOP Model was developed by Dr. Jana Echevarria, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah J. Short in response to a growing need for research-based instructional model that would improve academic achievement for all students, but with a particular focus on ELLs
SIOP Professional Development
SIOP is the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, and it is a research-based and validated instructional model that has been shown to increase student achievement, particularly for English Language Learners (ELLs). The SIOP model was developed by Dr. Jana Echevarria, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt and Dr. Deborah J. Short.
SIOP Institutes
Those interested in SIOP professional development can attend one of several institutes held across the country each year. During these institutes, participants learn how to effectively plan and implement SIOP instruction in the classroom. In addition, attendees engage in practical activities designed to help them apply what they’ve learned. Classes are led by experienced educators who are well-versed in SIOP methods and implementation.
SIOP Workshops
Schools that implement SIOP do so with the help of SIOP workshops. These workshops provide educators with the necessary training to effectively use the SIOP model in their classrooms. The workshops are led by expert instructors who have years of experience working with the SIOP model.
During a SIOP workshop, educators will learn about the eight components of the SIOP model and how to put them into practice in their own classrooms. They will also receive guidance on how to create lesson plans that are aligned with the SIOP model and how to assess student learning using SIOP-aligned rubrics.
SIOP workshops are typically offered as one-day or two-day events, and they often take place during the summer months so that educators can attend without having to miss work. Many school districts offer funding for teachers to attend SIOP workshops, so be sure to check with your district office to see if they have any money set aside for this purpose.
