This blog is for Chefornak teachers to post their reflections following their book study. We have just read the introduction to the book, Making Content Comprehensible. Our first book study took place on Saturday, January 30th, was great. It was wonderful hearing all your ideas.
If you did not answer the following questions in your book study, take time to share some of your thoughts now. "How does the book define Sheltered Instruction? How is Sheltered Instruction different than Content-based ESL Instruction?"
Also: Skim through pages 15 through 20. What is one new thing that you have learned about SIOP that you did not understand before? What makes you excited about teaching SIOP? Write a 1-paragraph reflection.
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I learned that SIOP was originally an observation protocol that eventually was also used as a method of planning and delivering lessons. I also learned that SIOP should not require a great deal of additional prep time or force teachers to scrap their favorite lessons; rather, it helps teachers focus on how to teach their lessons in a way that maximizes student learning. I am excited about using SIOP to teach English in much the same way that I taught my French classes. Using visual aids, realia, and a variety of activities made learning (and teaching) more fun and more beneficial for everyone involved.
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