Sheltered Instruction

Attached Files:  Chapter 2 Lesson Preparation.pdf Chapter 2 Lesson Preparation.pdf – Alternative Formats (1.027 MB)   Chapter 3 Building Background.pdf Chapter 3 Building Background.pdf – Alternative Formats (987.925 KB) Module 6: Sheltered Instruction As the number of English learners increases in schools across the United States, educators are seeking effective ways to help them succeed in K-12 ESL, content area, and bilingual classrooms. Sheltering instruction is an essential component of any program supporting English learners. Read the https://www.cal.org/siop/pdfs/briefs/using-sheltered-instruction-to-supportenglish-learners.pdf , which provides an overview of the major components of sheltered instruction, with some specific subject area examples.  Next we will narrow our focus to one specific model,The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)  Watch the 3 minute introduction, What is the SIOP model? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEj6M4_iHoM 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 throughout the United States. The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components:  Lesson Preparation Building Background Comprehensible Input Strategies Interaction Practice/Application Lesson Delivery Review & Assessment  Research shows that when teachers fully implement the SIOP Model, English learners’ academic performance improves.In addition, teachers report that SIOP-based teaching benefits ALL students, not just those who are learning English as an additional language. Using instructional strategies connected to each of the 8 components, teachers are able to design and deliver lessons that address the academic and linguistic needs of English learners. There are a total of 30 features embedded in these 8 components, so learning how to use the SIOP Model takes lots of time and consistent effort.  We will just be doing a brief overview of Sheltered Instruction and considering 2 components; lesson preparation and building background. These 2 components cover 9 features and will help you prepare for your final assignment, in which you will begin to design a sheltered instruction lesson plan. Read chapter 2 (attached below) “Lesson Preparation” After reading chapter 2 you should watch Writing effective objectives (8 minutes) Now consider the following (these are in your required journal assignment for the module) 1. What is the difference between content and language objectives, why is important to plan both and make them explicit to students? 2. Begin thinking of a topic for your final assignment; What will the topic be and what grade will you plan for? (you can look at the standards to choose an appropriate topic and grade or pick one from the list provided the final assignment folder.) What might the content objectives be? (you should plan just one or two) Then you should read chapter 3 Building Background, attached below  After reading take note of 3 big takeaways and begin thinking about how you might activate student prior knowledge and build background for the topic you chose.  You may want to visit this website to support you with ideas or resources for connecting background knowledge. JOURNAL 1. What are some common features among all sheltered instruction approaches?  2. What is the difference between content and language objectives, why is important to plan both and make them explicit to students? 3. Begin thinking of a topic for your final assignment; let me know  What the topic will be and what grade will you plan for? (you can look at the standards to choose an appropriate topic and grade or pick one from the list provided the final assignment folder.)  What might the content objectives be? (you should plan just one or two) 4.  What are your 3 big takeaways from chapter 3? 5. Considering the topic of your lesson, that you shared with me in question #2, how  might you activate student prior knowledge and build background for the topic you chose? You may want to visit this website to support you with ideas or resources for connecting background knowledge.  (this is optional)