Differentiating Instruction for ELLs in Mainstream Classrooms: Teaching Language and Content

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Dr. Laura Moak, Title III Program Specialist Laura_Moak@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Gwinnett County Public Schools English Language Learner (ELL) Programs Beth Arnow, Director Suwanee, GA


MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE On what basis were team members selected? Who determined the plan of action? Which team members were most important? How did the team deal with setbacks? What determined the success of the mission?

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Teachers

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Team

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Content Objective Review the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model and training delivery options for GCPS Language Objective Discuss how the SIOP framework can impact teaching and learning

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Testing Data

Standards Content and WIDA

Content and Language Standardized Assessments

Quality Plus Teaching Strategies

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WIDA

•World Class Instruction Design and Assessment •5 Standards (Language of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social/Instructional Language

ESOL AKS Mod/Int Plan

•Required for Direct, Consultative •Recommended for M1 •Performance Indicators (Language Function, Content Stem, Support)

•State Standards that meet NCLB

•Sample of instruction •Updated regularly •School choice on format •More detail for RTI process

ACCESS

Language Proficiency Levels

•Standardized assessment •Measures language development •4 Domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing)

•5 Standards (see above) •Composite Score •Subtest Scores

•Direct Served (ACCESS 1.0-3.9; Pull-Out or Push-In)

•Consultative (ACCESS 4.0-4.9,

±CRCT Reading Comprehension)

•Monitored (ACCESS 5+ and ±CRCT Reading Comprehension)



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SIOP Model Framework for delivery of instruction based on grade-level content standards â—Ś NOT a program

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Eight components with thirty features

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SIOP coaching component

â—Ś Critical to framework implementation

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Observation Protocol

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Implementation variation by school

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Overview

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Lesson Preparation Building Background

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Comprehensible Input

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Strategies

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Interaction Practice and Application Lesson Delivery Review and Assessment 11


Objectives • Content (AKS) • Language

Content Concepts • Core Areas

Language Proficiency Levels

• Age and Grade Appropriate

• ACCESS Language Levels • Meaningful Activities

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Language + Content Stem + Support Function


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Categorize natural phenomena from real-life examples and give reasons for categorization scheme using general and some specific vocabulary in small groups

Language Functions


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Categorize natural phenomena from real-life examples and give reasons for categorization scheme using general and some specific vocabulary in small groups

Content Stem or Topic Derived from AKS


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Categorize natural phenomena from real-life examples and give reasons for categorization scheme using general and some specific vocabulary in small groups

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Type of Support


Personal Experiences

Past Learning Linked to New Concepts

Academic and Technical Vocabulary

Background Needed for Understanding 17


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• Rate of Speech

• Model Expectations

• Q+ Strategies

• Idioms

• Demonstrations

• Gestures

• Word Choice

• Sample of Finished Product

• Body Language

• Sentence Structures

• Pictures • Models

Appropriate Teacher Speech

Clear Explanation of Academic Tasks

Use of a Variety of Techniques

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Learning Strategies

Scaffolding Techniques

• Metacognitive

• Verbal

• Cognitive

• Instructional

• SocialAffective

Higher-Order Questioning • Bloom’s Taxonomy • WIDA Standards

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Clarify Concepts Sufficient Wait Time Grouping Configurations Frequent Opportunities for Interaction

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Integration of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Skills

Hands-On Practice with New Knowledge

Application of Content and Language Knowledge in New Ways

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Support Objectives During Lesson

Promote Student Engagement

Pace Lesson Appropriately 25


Review Lesson Objectives

Assess Lesson Objectives

Key Vocabulary

Regular Feedback on Student Output

Key Content Concepts

Assess Student Comprehension

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Lesson Preparation

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Building Background

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Comprehensible Input

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Strategies

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Interaction

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Practice/Application

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Lesson Delivery

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Review/Assessment

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Delivery Models

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Consecutive Days ` 3 Non-Consecutive Days ` 20 Distributed Seat Hours ` Online

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3 Consecutive Days May 2009 Middle Schools MS Principals/Teachers

SIOP 2009-2010

◦ 4 Middle Schools ◦ 1High School ◦ District Personnel


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Delivered during school day by GCPS trainers â—Ś 1 High School

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Provided opportunity for immediate implementation of components Substitutes funded by Title III Opportunity for follow-up coaching by GCPS staff

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20 seat hours outside school day â—Ś 1 High School â—Ś 1 Cohort of 2 Middle Schools

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Study a component, implement the features, and debrief the implementation Opportunity for follow-up coaching

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Introduction to SIOP Designed by Pearson Facilitated by Local Faculty One Required Face-to-Face or Elluminate Session All Work Completed Online

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Content Objective Review the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model and training delivery options for GCPS Language Objective Discuss how the SIOP framework can impact teaching and learning

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Thank you!

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