Can the SIOP protocol be used for teacher evaluation purposes?
Since teachers need time to learn the SIOP Model, it is important for administrators not to use the SIOP protocol to formally evaluate teachers who are new to the model. Using the SIOP protocol for evaluative purposes too early in the SIOP learning process may be counterproductive since teachers may shy away from trying new SIOP strategies for fear of getting low marks in their formal evaluations. Instead, as they learn to implement the model, teachers need to be observed by instructional leaders, such as coaches and professional development personnel, who can discuss their lessons with them and provide constructive feedback and support. As teachers gain confidence in the SIOP Model and the model is established as the instructional approach in the district or school, the SIOP protocol can be a very helpful tool to evaluate individual teachers’ and whole schools’ fidelity to the model and progress towards full implementation. Back to top.
