Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
The SIOP instructional model ensures that lessons are presented in an accessible way for English language learners (ELLs).
It includes:
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Language and content
objectives which are taught explicitly before, during and after each
lesson. This ensures that students are aware of what they are
responsible for learning
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Building background, connecting present learning to past learning, present vocabulary in an interactive way
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Lessons integrate all four domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English
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The SIOP teacher will
scaffold the lesson by modeling until the children are ready to
practice with help. The lesson will move to a time when the children
work independently until they can prove that they understand.
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The lessons are hands-on, meaningful, linked to the objectives, and promote a high level of engagement.
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SIOP teachers use a variety of grouping options
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Pre and post-assessment includes individual, group, written and oral projects
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