Module 12 Discussion: SIOP

The SIOP model involves 8 steps. 

1- preparation: determining objectives, supplemental materials, needs of students, gathering methods of instruction that will engage all learners

2- Building background: make the link between where students have been and where they are going

3- comprehensible input: understand your students well enough you are able to communicate effectively when providing learning experiences

4- Strategies: be prepared to use a variety of learning strategies to engage students at different levels of proficiency; have scaffolding available to help students gain the mastery that is required of them

5- interaction: make use of social constructivism and understanding that we learn best through interactions with others. 

6- practice and application: be sure students have lots of opportunities and different ways to practice what they are learning and apply it to a larger context

7- lesson delivery: maximize student engagement by having the students active most of the time during the learning process

8- assessment: review key vocabulary and concepts on a regular basis, provide feedback to students in a timely manner, use a variety of assessment strategies while also preparing students for the high stakes testing they will be involved with