The SIOP Model
Focus Areas: Preparation & Building Background Knowledge
SIOP Model of Instruction
Did you know that students need to interact with content, the teacher, AND other students in order for them to create meaning? (Marzano, 2007, p. 31) It's true! Until recently, researchers believed that if learners were actively engaged with teachers and the content it was enough. We now know that students need more! Let's start at the beginning with the SIOP content and learning objectives...
Content Objectives
Language Objectives
Advantages of Using Both
Why are written objectives so important?
Component 2: Building Background Knowledge
In the lesson preparation video, Vogt (n.d) argues reminds us there are three features to the next step in the SIOP model, building background knowledge. First, use and connect a student's background knowledge. Second, make explicit links to past learning. Finally, focus attention on key vocabulary and academic language within the lesson.
I know it is important, but how do I do it?
Week 2 Assignment - Brandi Lund
Email: blund@nvvacademy.org
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