Using Content-Based Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for Developing Faculty of Education Second Year English Majors' Language Proficiency

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Education- Minia University

Abstract

This study aimed at using content-based sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP) for developing second year English Majors' language proficiency The study was conducted in the second term of the academic year 2023-2024 during the "grammar and linguistics" course. The study adopted the pre-post experimental design. Two intact groups of thirty students each (control and experimental) enrolled in the 2nd year at Minia Faculty of Education participated in the study. The experimental group was trained using the SIOP model, while the control group was trained through the regular method of teaching. To achieve the objectives of the study, the instruments included a grammar test, a vocabulary test, and a reading comprehension test. The training program consisted of seven sessions, two hours a week. Results showed statistical improvement in the post-measurement of the experimental group in the post-application of the three tests. Recommendations and suggestions for further research are presented.



Keywords: SIOP model, content-based instruction, sheltered instruction observation protocol

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