7E MODEL

At first, I thought using the 5E Model would be better than the 7E because I like to keep
things simple. The 4E Model was too simple and on the other hand I found the 7E a bit
complicated because it involved more steps compared to the 5E. But, as I was watching
the video, I found out that the 7E model was an extension of the 5E Constructivist
Learning Cycle, and the reason why it involved more steps was it provided a clearer
rational framework for constructing a Science Lesson Plan. For this reason, I would
likely use the 7E model in constructing the lesson plan which can also be really useful
especially when the lesson to be taught is complex and really needs to be discussed
well.

The 7E Model stands for Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate,
and Extend. What made it different from the 5E was the additional of the first and last
step which is Elicit and Extend. The teacher will start first with the “Elicit” where they can
find out the students’ prior knowledge through relevant questioning or provision of
appropriate situations. It is also a good opportunity to deal with students’
misconceptions about the lesson to be discussed. Then, this model ends with “Extend”
which aims to provide additional support to the learners – enrichment activities can be
given to those who can easily cope up with the lessons, and remediation for those who
are struggling. Because of this, I found the 7E model really great to use, as it was able
to employ such steps which helps address students’ needs and problems, and helps in
constructing a better lesson plan, which can also improve how lessons will be carried
out by teachers.

As for the remaining five steps, the 7E and 5E are already similar. “Engage” –
this is where teachers capture the students’ interest and provide them an opportunity to
express what they know about the concept or skills being developed and make
connection between their prior and new knowledge; “Explore” – this is where hands-on
activities allow students to acquire experience to make sense of new concept or skill
because the more the self is involved, the deeper the processing and understanding is ;
“Explain” – this is where the formal discussion takes place and concepts and terms are
provided by teachers to explain what the students have experienced; “Elaborate” – this
is where students are exposed to alternatives or more advanced applications; and,
“Evaluate” – this is where students can review and reflect on their own learning and
understanding, and at the same time, teachers with their teaching.