Sheltered+Instruction

Notes from __With Different Eyes Insights Into Teaching Language Minority Students Across the Disciplines__ Chapter 2 "Sheltered Instruction Across the Disciplines: successful Teachers at Work"

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"The content class focuses on subject area concepts, yet native speakers of English will understand the flow of language from the instructor, leaving only the concepts to be acquired. In a sheltered class, however, the students are acquiring English language skills simultaneously with the concepts."=====

A Description: The term "sheltered instruction" think of an umbrella as a metaphor for "protection from the storm of concepts, contexts, and language, thus giving students an opportunity to attain concept goals and progress academically as they acquire English language proficiency." Sheltered Methodology: Emphasizes the concept of "comprehensible input" or making the concepts understood by using supportive strategies such as: Language can't be the only way to comprehension. The information/concepts need to be "chunked" so that it is manageable for students. Through the use of strategies, and planning, the teacher can make the content and language accessible at grade level rather than making the concepts easier or "watering down" the curriculum. Theory:
 * real objects and materials (realia)
 * manipulatives
 * visuals
 * graphic organizers
 * planned opportunities for interaction between all individuals in the classroom
 * clear and explicit vocabulary instruction and practice
 * frequent restatements and paraphrases by the teacher during lectures/explanations
 * pausing for comprehension checks during lessons/lectures and repairing as needed
 * using effective questioning to check for comprehension and critical thinking