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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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