SDAIE


 * __SDAIE Classroom__**

-Content objectives identical to mainstream class in the same subject, but ALSO includes language and learning strategy objectives. -Use content-area materials such as texts for ELD lessons. -Things to use in SDAIE lesson: Realia, Manipulatives, and media (i.e. Picture files, maps, globes, charts, posters, magazines, computer software, internet, puzzles) -Components of a Successful SDAIE Instruction: Content, Connections, Comprehensibility, and Interaction
 * Characteristics of a SDAIE Classroom**

1) To learn grade appropriate content 2) To master English vocabulary and grammar 3) To learn “academic” English 4) To develop strategies for learning how to learn
 * These Needs of English Learners are addressed:**

//__A Model of the Components of Successful SDAIE Instruction__// Students have frequent opportunities to:
 * Teacher’s Attitude:**
 * Teacher is open and willing to learn from students.
 * Teachers are willing to nurture language development and believe all students can learn
 * Teachers create an effective learning environment for English Learners (i.e. pairing up with a buddy, encouraging friendships, and applauding their success.)
 * Content:**
 * Lessons included subject, language, and learning strategy objectives.
 * Material is selected, adapted, and organized with language learners in mind (i.e. Realia, manipulatives, and media)
 * Connections:**
 * Curriculum is connected to student’s background and experiences.
 * Comprehensibility:**
 * Lessons include explicit strategies that aid understanding:
 * Contextualization
 * Modeling
 * Teacher speech adjustment
 * Frequent comprehension check through strategies and appropriate questioning.
 * Repetition and paraphrase
 * Interaction:**
 * Talk about lesson content
 * Clarify concepts in their home language
 * Represent learning through a variety of ways