Module Two: Activity 3

SIOP Web Adventure

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), developed by Echevarria, Vogt, and Short (2000), is a research-based model that mainstream teachers use for ELL instruction. This model meets the NCLB research-based requirement for language instruction. 

Step 1
 View the video "ESL Bob" (3 minutes) – This video was created for Dr. Abdulaziz Abal's TSL 4081 class @ FIU. As part of the digital contributions, this short video explains the relationship between an ESL student and his teacher/administration.


If your browser has difficulty accessing the video, here is the direct link to YouTube — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2C8aDlQJTY

Step 2
 Visit the SIOP website at http://www.cal.org/siop/

Step 3 
 Access several lesson plans that address content areas: http://www.cal.org/siop/lesson-plans/index.html

Step 4 
 Select and review one lesson plan that will help you provide academic content that encourages language learning.

Step 5
 In a posting on the Discussion Board:

  1. Describe the lesson plan you selected.
  2. Explain how a teacher will incorporate these lessons in his or her classroom.

Step 6
 Respond to two classmates' postings.

When you have completed your work for this module, please proceed to the next module.