SIOP+Approach

SIOP Approach Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is a research-based lesson planning and instructional delivery model designed to improve student learning and engagement. SIOP was initially designed to help English language learners acquire language proficiency and develop critical thinking skills while also learning academic content. Research has shown that the implementation of this model of instruction can help to increase achievement for all learners. Learners get a jumpstart on language skills, while learning content knowledge. SIOP strategies are appropriate for second language and mainstream classrooms. The SIOP model stems from content-based learning.

There are eight major components to the SIOP model:
 * 1) Preparation
 * 2) Building Background
 * 3) Comprehensible Input
 * 4) Strategies
 * 5) Interaction
 * 6) Practice/Application
 * 7) Lesson Delivery
 * 8) Review/Assessment

Echevarria, J.; Vogt, M.; and Short, D. //Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners.// Pearson, Allyn, and Bacon, 2004.