How is the SIOP Model different from just good teaching?
The eight components of the SIOP Model were designed to increase the academic achievement of ELLs by supporting their language development and making grade-level academic content comprehensible to them. The SIOP Model is heavily informed by research on second language learning, but it also uses instructional practices recommended for mainstream students such as hands-on materials and cooperative learning. While successful implementation of the SIOP Model may benefit all learners, using the SIOP Model to design and deliver lessons helps to ensure that teachers have the tools to meet the unique educational needs of ELLs as they simultaneously acquire proficiency in English and in the content areas. Back to top.
