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Book Synopsis

Jana Echevarría, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor. She has taught in elementary, middle, and high school in general education, special education, ESL, and bilingual programs. An internationally known expert on second language learners, she has lived and worked in Taiwan, Mexico, and Spain. Her research and publications focus on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. She has presented her research across the U.S. and internationally including Oxford University (England), Wits University (South Africa), Harvard University (U.S.), Stanford University (U.S.), University of Barcelona (Spain) and South East Europe University (Macedonia) where she was a Fulbright Specialist. A founding researcher of the SIOP Model her publications include multiple books, book chapters and journal articles.

MaryEllen Vogt, Ed.D., is P

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

Detailed Table of Contents

1 Introducing the SIOP® Model 1

Background on English Learners 3

Demographic Trends 3

Diverse Characteristics 4

School Reform, Standards, and Accountability 8

Achievement Gaps 10

Academic Language and Literacy 12

Research on Academic Language and Literacy 13

Role in Schooling 13

Effective Instructional Practice for English Learners: The SIOP® Model 15

Content-based ESL and Sheltered Content Instruction 15

Research and Development of the Sheltered Instruction Observation

Protocol (SIOP®) Model 17

Effective SIOP® Model Instruction 20

Implementing the SIOP® Model 24

Summary 25

Discussion Questions 25

2 Lesson Preparation 27

Background 28

Selecting and Writing Content and Language Objectives 35

Teaching Ideas for Lesson Preparation 50

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 53

Rating Lessons with the SIOP® Protocol 54

The Lesson 55

Teaching Scenarios 56

Discussion of Lessons 62

Teaching with Technology 66

Summary 68

Discussion Questions 68

3 Building Background 70

Background 71

Something to Think About 74

Academic Vocabulary 76

Word Consciousness 80

Teaching Academic Vocabulary 80

Teaching Ideas for Building Background 81

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 88

The Lesson 89

Teaching Scenarios 90

Discussion of Lessons 96

Teaching with Technology 99

Summary 100

Discussion Questions 100

4 Comprehensible Input 102

Background 104

Teaching Ideas for Comprehensible Input 111

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 112

The Lesson 113

Teaching Scenarios 113

Discussion of Lessons 118

Teaching with Technology 122

Summary 124

Discussion Questions 124

5 Strategies 125

Background 126

Things to Consider When Teaching Learning Strategies 128

Three Types of Scaffolding 131

Teaching Ideas for Strategies 133

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 136

The Lesson 137

Teaching Scenarios 138

Discussion of Lessons 145

Teaching with Technology 149

Summary 150

Discussion Questions 150

6 Interaction 152

Background 154

Typical Lesson 155

SIOP® Lesson 156

Oral Language Development 158

Teaching Ideas for Interaction 167

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 169

The Lesson 171

Teaching Scenarios 171

Discussion of Lessons 176

Teaching with Technology 179

Summary 180

Discussion Questions 181

7 Practice & Application 182

Background 183

Teaching Ideas for Practice & Application 189

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 190

The Lesson 192

Teaching Scenarios 193

Discussion of Lessons 198

Teaching with Technology 201

Summary 202

Discussion Questions 202

8 Lesson Delivery 204

Background 205

Linking Lesson Preparation and Lesson Delivery 210

Teaching Ideas for Lesson Delivery 212

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 213

The Lesson 214

Teaching Scenarios 215

Discussion of Lessons 218

Teaching with Technology 222

Summary 223

Discussion Questions 223

9 Review & Assessment 225

Background 226

Classroom Context and the Review & Assessment Component 227

Formative and Summative Assessment 228

Informal Assessment 228

Formal Assessment 229

Teaching Ideas for Review & Assessment 235

Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 238

The Lesson 240

Teaching Scenarios 240

Discussion of Lessons 246

Teaching with Technology 250

Summary 251

Discussion Questions 252

10 Issues of Reading, RTI, and Special Education for English Learners 254

Issues of Reading Development and Assessment 255

Estimating Students’ Reading Levels 257

English Learners and the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking 259

Assisting Struggling Learners: Response to Intervention 262

Issues Related to Special Education 264

Special Education Services: When Are They Appropriate? 267

Search for Intervention Rather than Disability 269

Teaching Ideas for Students with Special Needs 270

Summary 272

Discussion Questions 272

11 Effective Use of the SIOP® Protocol 274

Best Practice in Using the SIOP® Protocol 275

Scoring and Interpreting the SIOP® Protocol 277

Assigning Scores 278

Not Applicable (NA) Category 278

Calculating Scores 279

Using Non-Numeric Rating 280

Sample Lesson 280

Using SIOP® Scores and Comments 284

Reliability and Validity of the SIOP® 293

Summary 293

Discussion Questions 293

12 Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with the SIOP® Model 294

General SIOP® Questions 295

Questions About Getting Started with SIOP® in the Classroom 297

Questions About School-wide Implementation of the SIOP® Model 298

Appendix A: SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) 302

Appendix B: Lesson Plans 312

Appendix C: Research on the SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model 317

Appendix D: SIOP® Professional Development Resources 323

Glossary 326

References 331

Index 353

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      Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
      Publication Date: 19/05/2016
      ISBN13: 9780134045238, 978-0134045238
      ISBN10: 0134045238

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Jana Echevarría, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she was selected as Outstanding Professor. She has taught in elementary, middle, and high school in general education, special education, ESL, and bilingual programs. An internationally known expert on second language learners, she has lived and worked in Taiwan, Mexico, and Spain. Her research and publications focus on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. She has presented her research across the U.S. and internationally including Oxford University (England), Wits University (South Africa), Harvard University (U.S.), Stanford University (U.S.), University of Barcelona (Spain) and South East Europe University (Macedonia) where she was a Fulbright Specialist. A founding researcher of the SIOP Model her publications include multiple books, book chapters and journal articles.

      MaryEllen Vogt, Ed.D., is P

      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

      Detailed Table of Contents

      1 Introducing the SIOP® Model 1

      Background on English Learners 3

      Demographic Trends 3

      Diverse Characteristics 4

      School Reform, Standards, and Accountability 8

      Achievement Gaps 10

      Academic Language and Literacy 12

      Research on Academic Language and Literacy 13

      Role in Schooling 13

      Effective Instructional Practice for English Learners: The SIOP® Model 15

      Content-based ESL and Sheltered Content Instruction 15

      Research and Development of the Sheltered Instruction Observation

      Protocol (SIOP®) Model 17

      Effective SIOP® Model Instruction 20

      Implementing the SIOP® Model 24

      Summary 25

      Discussion Questions 25

      2 Lesson Preparation 27

      Background 28

      Selecting and Writing Content and Language Objectives 35

      Teaching Ideas for Lesson Preparation 50

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 53

      Rating Lessons with the SIOP® Protocol 54

      The Lesson 55

      Teaching Scenarios 56

      Discussion of Lessons 62

      Teaching with Technology 66

      Summary 68

      Discussion Questions 68

      3 Building Background 70

      Background 71

      Something to Think About 74

      Academic Vocabulary 76

      Word Consciousness 80

      Teaching Academic Vocabulary 80

      Teaching Ideas for Building Background 81

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 88

      The Lesson 89

      Teaching Scenarios 90

      Discussion of Lessons 96

      Teaching with Technology 99

      Summary 100

      Discussion Questions 100

      4 Comprehensible Input 102

      Background 104

      Teaching Ideas for Comprehensible Input 111

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 112

      The Lesson 113

      Teaching Scenarios 113

      Discussion of Lessons 118

      Teaching with Technology 122

      Summary 124

      Discussion Questions 124

      5 Strategies 125

      Background 126

      Things to Consider When Teaching Learning Strategies 128

      Three Types of Scaffolding 131

      Teaching Ideas for Strategies 133

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 136

      The Lesson 137

      Teaching Scenarios 138

      Discussion of Lessons 145

      Teaching with Technology 149

      Summary 150

      Discussion Questions 150

      6 Interaction 152

      Background 154

      Typical Lesson 155

      SIOP® Lesson 156

      Oral Language Development 158

      Teaching Ideas for Interaction 167

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 169

      The Lesson 171

      Teaching Scenarios 171

      Discussion of Lessons 176

      Teaching with Technology 179

      Summary 180

      Discussion Questions 181

      7 Practice & Application 182

      Background 183

      Teaching Ideas for Practice & Application 189

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 190

      The Lesson 192

      Teaching Scenarios 193

      Discussion of Lessons 198

      Teaching with Technology 201

      Summary 202

      Discussion Questions 202

      8 Lesson Delivery 204

      Background 205

      Linking Lesson Preparation and Lesson Delivery 210

      Teaching Ideas for Lesson Delivery 212

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 213

      The Lesson 214

      Teaching Scenarios 215

      Discussion of Lessons 218

      Teaching with Technology 222

      Summary 223

      Discussion Questions 223

      9 Review & Assessment 225

      Background 226

      Classroom Context and the Review & Assessment Component 227

      Formative and Summative Assessment 228

      Informal Assessment 228

      Formal Assessment 229

      Teaching Ideas for Review & Assessment 235

      Differentiating Ideas for Multi-level Classes 238

      The Lesson 240

      Teaching Scenarios 240

      Discussion of Lessons 246

      Teaching with Technology 250

      Summary 251

      Discussion Questions 252

      10 Issues of Reading, RTI, and Special Education for English Learners 254

      Issues of Reading Development and Assessment 255

      Estimating Students’ Reading Levels 257

      English Learners and the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking 259

      Assisting Struggling Learners: Response to Intervention 262

      Issues Related to Special Education 264

      Special Education Services: When Are They Appropriate? 267

      Search for Intervention Rather than Disability 269

      Teaching Ideas for Students with Special Needs 270

      Summary 272

      Discussion Questions 272

      11 Effective Use of the SIOP® Protocol 274

      Best Practice in Using the SIOP® Protocol 275

      Scoring and Interpreting the SIOP® Protocol 277

      Assigning Scores 278

      Not Applicable (NA) Category 278

      Calculating Scores 279

      Using Non-Numeric Rating 280

      Sample Lesson 280

      Using SIOP® Scores and Comments 284

      Reliability and Validity of the SIOP® 293

      Summary 293

      Discussion Questions 293

      12 Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with the SIOP® Model 294

      General SIOP® Questions 295

      Questions About Getting Started with SIOP® in the Classroom 297

      Questions About School-wide Implementation of the SIOP® Model 298

      Appendix A: SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) 302

      Appendix B: Lesson Plans 312

      Appendix C: Research on the SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model 317

      Appendix D: SIOP® Professional Development Resources 323

      Glossary 326

      References 331

      Index 353

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