C OM P REHENS I BL E

INP U T
 OBJECTIVES :

• Explore techniques for presenting content

information in ways students comprehend

• Discuss modifications to teacher speech that can

increase comprehension
S.I.O.P. MODEL
• Sheltered Instruction
Observation Protocol

• Instructional
framework targeted
the academic needs
of ELL students
 WHY IS THE S.I.O.P. MODEL
IMPORTANT?
• 8 steps

• Takes unique characteristics of ELL student into account

• The teacher makes verbal communication more

–Understandable

–Meaningful

–Consistent
 COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
• Step 3 of 8

• Comprehensible input is making the

information understandable for a student
• Essential to help ELL students understand what
the teacher is saying
• Special teaching techniques to make the content
understood
 TEACHING TECHNIQUES

• Adjust speech

• Clear explanation

• Model the information

• Try methods for different learning types

 ADJUST SPEECH
• Speech refers to:

– Rate and enunciation

– Complexity of speech

• Adjusting speech:

– Enunciate more

– Speak slowly

• Dependent of level of ability with the language

– Repetition when needed

– Adjust speech to student proficiency levels

 CLEAR EXPLANATIONS
• Performs better when the teacher give clear
instructions for assignments and activities
• Step by step instruction

– Modeled or demonstrated will help students

• Oral explanations should ALWAYS be accompanied

with written ones
 MODEL THE INFORMATION
• Gestures, body language, pictures, and

objects

• Model the process, task or assignment

• Try different activities to present information

– Sentence strips

• Using concrete and realistic examples

• Graphic organizers
 TRY METHODS FOR DIFFERENT
LEARNING TYPES
• Allow alternative forms for
expressing their
understanding of
information and concepts
– Try a hands-on activity
to engage students
• Audiotapes texts for
comprehension
• Use multimedia and other
technologies
REFERENCES

Echevarria, J., Short, D. J., & Vogt, M. E. (2010). Making content

comprehensible for secondary English learners: the Siop model. Boston:
Pearson Education.
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