Why is SIOP so important?
Why is SIOP so important? If you have been in education for a while, there’s no doubt that you have heard someone somewhere mention something about SIOP . SIOP can make teachers more aware of teaching and learning You may have even wondered, at some point, what the acronym, ‘ SIOP ,’ stood for. SIOP is much easier to say than, ‘ Sheltered Observation Instructional Protocol .’ There has probably been some Professional Development on SIOP at your school or in your district; your school may have ordered some books; your district may have put something about SIOP on the lesson plan form you need to fill out. In fact, someone may have even observed you using a SIOP form in hand. So, what’s the big deal about SIOP anyway? The SIOP framework will not solve all of the challenges in education, yet it is definitely more than just a means of supporting ELLs (English Language Learners). SIOP can set everyone up for success. So whether ...
