The 5 Elephants in the Classroom

The 5 E learning Cycle was developed from what was initially a 3 cycle from the early 1970 of exploration, invention and discovery to: Enagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation.

• Engagement: item or activty used to engage students. It can be used to see what the studentd knows and what the student can do
• Exploration: objects or events are explored. This is a guided hands on activity
• Explanation: students' view points are expressed. New concepts are introduced and explained to produce clarity and understanding of the new concept
• Elaboration: applying the new knowledge in a different situation to test understanding and skills and allow for development
• Evaluation: the students' knowledge and skills are assessed. This will also allow feed back on student development and how effective the lesson was.

Its important to remember that you as the teacher still have a role to play, you need to pose problems, ask questions, spread doubt, provide feedback, provide resources, explanantions and evaluations.

By using these E's to develop lessons you get the best outcome from the student.... a conceptual change if you will.