lesson delivery
Methods of lesson delivery
Strength of content and language objectives
Extent of student engagement
Pace matched to student ability
Goals of Lesson Delivery
Content Objectives Clearly Supported by Lesson Delivery
Objectives must be stated orally
Written, student-friendly objectives must support the focus of lesson
"Simplicity, clarity, priority"
Short instructional segments
Multiple cycles of guided practice and formative assessment
Language Objectives Clearly Supported by Lesson Delivery
NEED TO ADDRESS EXPLICITLY DURING INSTRUCTION!!!!!
SIOP Feature 23 & 24
Observable - Learning goals should be noticed by observer in terms of activities students are asked to accomplish and questions and comprehension checks teacher asks
Measurable - Assess whether students met objectives or made progress toward meeting them
Assessed - Objectives reviewed at end of lesson and class determines if they are met
Content & Language Objectives
Students Engaged Approximately 90% to 100% of the Period
Involves paying attention and being on-task
Being engaged 50% of the time is UNACCEPTABLE
Engagement, motivation, identity
SIOP Feature 25
Engagement Involves:
Allocated time: decisions teachers make regarding amount of time to spend studying a topic
Engaged time: students actively participate in instruction during time allocated
Academic learning time: student time-on-task when task is related to content and language objectives being tested on
SIOP Feature 25 (Cont.)
Pacing of Lesson Appropriate to Students' Ability Levels
Rate at which information is presented during a lesson
Depends on content and student background knowledge
Elementary students have shorter attention spans and teachers should adjust
Middle school and high school classes are pressed for time and teachers need to adjust
Pacing requires effort and experience to support Native English speakers and English learners
SIOP Feature 26
Think-Pair-Share
Chunk and Chew
Roam and Review
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Teaching Methods