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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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      Publication Date: 28/07/2017
      ISBN13: 9780134550206, 978-0134550206
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      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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