THE SIOP MODEL for Teaching Mathematics to English Learners

By Jana EchevarríaMaryEllen Vogt

Deborah J. Short

Cesar Javier Reyes SMUApril 2012

INTRODUCTIONSIOP: Sheltered

Instruction Observation Protocol

8 components and 30 features:Lesson preparation

Building backgroundComprehensible inputStrategies

Interaction Practice & ApplicationLesson deliveryReview & Assessment

CHAPTER 1: The Academic Language of Mathematics.English learners and MathematicsHow does academic language fit into the

SIOP model?Content wordsProcess/Function wordsWords and word parts (English Structure)

How is academic language manifested in classroom discourse?

CHAPTER 1: The Academic Language of Mathematics (continued).Why do English learners have difficulty with

academic language?Little time allocated for academic vocabularyLittle time allocated for oral/written language

developmentLow expectations from teachers

How can we effectively teach academic language in mathematics?

CHAPTER 2: Lesson Planning and Unit Design.Lesson Planning

SIOP lesson formatsWhat is in a SIOP lesson(For more formats visit: www.siopinstitute.net)

Unit DesignCollaborative planning

CHAPTER 3: Activities and Techniques for Planning SIOP Mathematics LessonsLesson Preparation

Number 1-3 for self-assessment of objectivesBuilding Background

4-Corners VocabularyKWL Chart

Comprehensible InputGraphic Organizers

CHAPTER 4: Activities and Techniques for Planning SIOP Mathematics LessonsStrategies

You are the teacherVocabulary alive

InteractionConga line Group responses with a white boardFind your match

Practice & ApplicationBingo

Review & AssessmentFind someone who

CHAPTER 5: Lesson Unit Design for SIOP Mathematics Lessons

Grades k-2Main goalPresentation of abstract concepts in concrete

ways

CHAPTER 6: Lesson Unit Design for SIOP Mathematics Lessons

Grades 3-5Main goal:

To use sentence frames to scaffold oral practice

CHAPTER 7: Lesson Unit Design for SIOP Mathematics Lessons

Grades 6-8Main goal: To provide a safe and language rich

environment

CHAPTER 8: Lesson Unit Design for SIOP Mathematics Lessons

Grades 9-12Main goal: To provide opportunities to use English for

academic purposes

CORRELATION TO CLASSAlmost every component of the SIOP model

has been discussed in class:Academic vocabularyBackground knowledgeLearning strategies (CALLA)Active learning and student centered

instructionCooperative learningMr. Hernandez’s presentation

WHAT DID I LEARN?

SIOP model

Principal

Teacher

Students

Co-workers

CritiqueThe SIOP model :

Great resource for any content area teacherScientifically basedDevelops academic content Develops academic vocabulary

WHO CAN USE THIS BOOK?Do you have English Learners in your

classroom who struggle with academic vocabulary?

Do you teach Mathematics, Social Studies, Science or Reading Language Arts?

Do you want your bilingual students to be successful English readers, writers , listeners and speakers?

Do you want to make a difference in the life of your students?

Do you want to become an even more successful teacher?

ReferenceEchevarría, J. J., Vogt, M., & Short, D. J.

(2009).The SIOP model for teaching mathematics to English Learners. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.