SIOP Method of Instruction

5/30/19

What does a lesson look like that includes the appropriate modifications for a CLD student’s needs in my classroom? As a teacher, we must first take into account the cognitive, linguistic, social, and academic proficiency the student embodies. Second, the teacher must align the lesson to a theoretical approach, followed by a researched method, then employ strategies within the method into the lesson. One of the most important things to remember is to not lower the content level, but provide scaffolding for CLD students to comprehend grade level materials. There are several researched based methods to use when providing appropriate accommodations to equitably develop linguistic, cognitive, social, and academic skills for CLD students. The following is one method that is a valuable resource for CLD education. The Sheltered Method of Instruction is a researched based method that has proven increased success for CLD students in the grade-level classroom. The sheltered method encompasses four common themes of instructional strategies: hands-on activities, cooperative learning, guarded vocabulary, and visuals. Many of these strategies are already used in everyday classrooms, however, remember to incorporate support in L1 as well as L2 when specifically preparing materials for a lesson where CLD students will be present. Specifically, the sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP) model, was created by three researchers who found 8 key components or 3 critical aspects that must be used to meet the requirements of a SIOP lesson. Within the components/aspects there are thirty critical aspects and indicators of best practices. I have included several resources below to help you explore and support best practices using the SIOP method. What does a lesson look like that includes the appropriate modifications for a CLD student’s needs in my classroom? As a teacher, we must first take into account the cognitive, linguistic, social, and academic proficiency the student embodies. Second, the teacher must align the lesson to a theoretical approach, followed by a researched method, then employ strategies within the method into the lesson. One of the most important things to remember is to not lower the content level, but provide scaffolding for CLD students to comprehend grade level materials. There are several researched based methods to use when providing appropriate accommodations to equitably develop linguistic, cognitive, social, and academic skills for CLD students. The following is one method that is a valuable resource for CLD education.