Academic and Language Support Using Sheltered Instruction

Catalog description

This course focuses on the use of sheltered instruction to support emergent bilingual learners as they simultaneously learn the English language and academic content. Students are introduced to the Sheltered Instruction Observational Protocol (SIOP) model, a research-based framework, for planning and implementing lessons in the content areas. Course includes engagement of students in the process of designing lessons that incorporate the eight components of sheltered instruction. Prerequisites: Requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program.