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Meeting the Challenges of Teaching
English Language Learners
Joanne MarinoESL Consultant / Title III Director
NC Department of Public Instruction
(919) [email protected]
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/esl/
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Our focus today…
1) LEP statistics and the achievement gap
2) The SIOP Model
3) Role of Principals in implementing SIOP
4) PD opportunities
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From 1979-2006, the number of children who spoke a language other than English increased from 3.8 to 10 million…from 9 to 20%
US Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences – National Center for Education Statistics
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NC LEP Growth
According to NCELA, the number of Limited English Proficient students
grew nearly
400%
from 1995-96 to 2005-06
NCELA is the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
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LEP Students in NC
More than 8% of students enrolled in NC Public Schools
for the 2008-09 school year
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NC LEP Students 2007-08
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10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Gr K-5 Gr 6-8 Gr 9-12
1st Generation
Born in U.S.
72% of elementary LEPs and 34% of secondary LEPs are born in the U.S.
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NC Gap AnalysisStudents scoring level III or above
Non-LEP LEP Gap
Reading 3-8 57.8% 23.1% 34.7%
Math 3-8 71.1% 51.9% 19.2%
Reading 10 56.3% 41.7% 14.6%
Math 10 26% 11% 15%
2007-08 AYP scores
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LEAs NOT Meeting AYP in LEP Subgroup
Reading Math Both Overall
# of LEAs not meeting AYP for LEP
77 42 37 79
% of LEAs not meeting AYP for LEP
67% 37% 32% 69%
2007-08 AYP scores
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NC LEP Achievement Data
LEP subgroup did NOT meet AYP – in math (3-8) – in reading (3-8) – in math (10) – in reading (10)
86% (83/97) of the Title III LEAs did not meet AYP for LEP subgroup
32 LEAs in Title III improvement
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The Literacy Challenge
• 4% of 8th-grade LEP students scored proficient on the reading part of the 2005 NAEP.
• Teaching the 5 major components of reading to LEP students is necessary, but not sufficient.
Develop oral language proficiencyBroaden vocabulary developmentPromote skill transfer from L1 to L2Build background knowledge
Short, D and Fitzsimmons, S. (2007) Double the Work, Alliance for Excellent Education, Carnegie Corporation, New York.
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The Teaching Challenge
Teachers are underprepared to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students
Few teachers are trained to teach initial literacy or content based literacy to secondary students
High stakes accountability - NCLB requires testing in Reading, Math, and Science
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Teachers Need…
High quality professional development for teaching English content and learning strategies that can reduce the achievement gap
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The SIOP Model(Echevarria, Vogt, & Short, 2008)
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
is
S I O P
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Research Definition ofSheltered Instruction
Echevarria, J., Vogt, M.E., & Short, D.(2008). Making content comprehensible to English learners: the SIOP model. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
A means for making grade-level academic content (e.g. science, social studies, math) more accessible for English Language Learners while at the same time promoting their English language development.
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The Effects of Sheltered Instruction on the Achievement of LEP Students
• CREDE (Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence)
• 7-year research study (1996-2003), funded by the US Dept. of Education
• Teacher-researcher collaboration
• Field-testing of professional development
• Studied effect on student achievement
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RESULT: The SIOP Model is Born
• An observation protocol (rating instrument)
• A lesson planning and delivery system
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Components of The SIOP Model
• Preparation – language and content objectives
• Building Background – vocabulary development, student connections
• Comprehensible Input – ESL techniques
• Strategies – metacognitive and cognitive strategies
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Components of The SIOP Model
• Interaction – oral language
• Practice & Application – practice all 4 language skills
• Lesson Delivery – met objectives
• Review & Assessment – review vocabulary and concepts
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SIOP: Inclusive of Best Practices for ALL Students
• Differentiated Instruction and Assessment• Cooperative Learning• Strategies for reading comprehension in the
content areas• Higher order thinking skills• Emphasis on the writing process
PLUS: Accommodates the distinct second language development needs of ELLs
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The NC Guide to the SIOP Model…
SIOP = content objectives + language objectives
Blends the SIOP model and the NC ELP SCS
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Content Language
What is the relationship?
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Why SIOP Matters!
• 1997-98: Study with narrative writing (grades 3-12)• 1998-99: Study with expository writing (grades 6-8)• 2004-06: NJ SIOP Research Study (grades 6-12)• 2005-10: SIOP Science Research Project (grades 6-8) _______________________
Students with SIOP-trained teachers outperformed nonSIOP students on ELP tests + state content tests
SIOP instruction led to improved oral, reading, and writing performance
Teachers reached high levels of SIOP implementation after 1-2 years. Sustained, supported PD works.
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SIOP: Compatible with other research and initiatives
• World -Class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA)- “…high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners.”
• Robert Marzano’s Classroom Instruction that Works - identifying similarities and differences, cooperative learning, nonlinguistic representations, advance organizers, setting objectives, providing feedback
• Response to Intervention - differentiated instruction, research-based interventions, implementation by classroom teacher
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Why SIOP?
• Framework vs. step-by-step approach
• Room for creativity
• Compatible with other programs
• Connects any content with language skills
• For all grades, K-12, and all language proficiency levels
• Research-based
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• Staff capacity to meet linguistic and cognitive need
• School-wide focus on language development and standards-based instruction
• Support teachers during training, implementation, and follow-up
• Shared priorities and expectations
• Systematic, ongoing assessment
Critical Factors for Success of ELLs
ROLE
Of
PRINCIPALS
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The SIOP Model in North Carolina
• Comprehensive PD program– Workshops– Webinars– E-coaching– Book Studies– DVD– Training PowerPoints for LEAs
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Upcoming SIOP Trainings
• Administrators’ Webinar– January 29– February 19– March 26
Register at ARCC www.arcc.edvantia.org
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SIOP Trainings for LEA Teams
• March 24-25 Raleigh
• June 17-19 Clemmons
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Keep the end in mind!