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Jana Echevarría, PhD, is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor. She has taught in general education, special education, ESL, and bilingual programs in U.S. schools, and has lived and worked in Taiwan, Mexico, Spain, and in Macedonia where she was a Fulbright Specialist. Her research and publications focus on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. She has presented her research across the United States and internationally including Oxford University (England), Wits University (South Africa), Harvard University (United States), Stanford University (United States), University of Barcelona (Spain) and South East Europe University (Macedonia). A founding researcher of the SIOP Model, her publications include more than 60 books, book chapters and journal articles. Currently she serves as the EL expert for the U.S. Department of Justice on the La

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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    Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
    Publication Date: 28/07/2017
    ISBN13: 9780134550206, 978-0134550206
    ISBN10: 013455020X

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Jana Echevarría, PhD, is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor. She has taught in general education, special education, ESL, and bilingual programs in U.S. schools, and has lived and worked in Taiwan, Mexico, Spain, and in Macedonia where she was a Fulbright Specialist. Her research and publications focus on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. She has presented her research across the United States and internationally including Oxford University (England), Wits University (South Africa), Harvard University (United States), Stanford University (United States), University of Barcelona (Spain) and South East Europe University (Macedonia). A founding researcher of the SIOP Model, her publications include more than 60 books, book chapters and journal articles. Currently she serves as the EL expert for the U.S. Department of Justice on the La

    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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