ESL Methods

ESL METHODS

SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)

CALLA (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach)

CLD students must become proficient in academic language in order to be successful in the classroom. This does not mean they must learn English prior to attending content-based classes. Instead, instructional methods which deliver both content and language simultaneously best meet the needs of these students.

ICB ​​(Integrated

Content-Based)

a descendant of "Language Across the Curriculum"

uses themed units and "whole language"

keeps students engaged through authentic, hands-on activities

METHOD

DEFINITION

FEATURES

language is learned in the context of the academic content

Based on the communicative approach which states that learning language comes from being required to communicate real meaning.

focuses on the academic, social, and emotional needs of second language learners by leveling the playing field to provide equitable content delivery

adds higher-order thinking to the communicative approach

hands-on activities

guarded vocabulary

visuals

cooperative learning

explicitly teaches higher-order thinking skills in the context of the content rather than as a separate subject that focuses too much on drills and worksheets

students are mentally active

teaches strategies for students to use later

students become self-monitors and are in charge of their own learning

PROCESS /

COMPONENTS

PLAN

select a theme

choose topics

set content and language objections

gather materials

set the environment

INSTRUCT

pre-teach vocabulary

build background knowledge

integrate literacy

engage students

integrate collaborative learning

ASSESS

formative

summative

Lesson Preparation

Interaction

Building Background

Practice and Application

Comprehensible Input

Lesson Delivery

Strategies

Review and Assessment

Preparation

Presentation

Practice

Evaluation

Expansion