7E learning cycle model

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Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The 7E learning cycle is a constructivist, inquiry-based instructional model with seven phases: elicit, engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate, and extend. The article describes it as helping "make for an effective learning process through seven steps," beginning by examining learners' prior knowledge before new content and ending with explicit transfer of learning. In the study it was operationalized as a Teachers' Instructional Guide used to teach ionic theory, oxidation-reduction, mole concept, and electrolysis over four weeks.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Teachers must be trained to follow the seven steps within a reasonable timeframe
• Assessment of prior knowledge (eliciting) must not be omitted

Constraints

• The article reports it is more complex, somewhat 'alien,' and requires more class-time and teacher expertise than case-based learning

Target Learners

• senior secondary school chemistry students

Learning Goals

• chemistry conceptual achievement
• transfer of learning
• positive attitude to chemistry

Claims

• Treatment Main Effect Chemistry Achievement Adesoji [+M]
• Cbl Highest Achievement Ordering [~M]

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Examples

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Key Sources

• Adesoji, F. A., & Idika, M. I. (2015). Effects of 7E learning cycle model and case-based learning strategy on secondary school students' learning outcomes in chemistry. Journal of International Society for Teacher Education, 19(1). https://jiste.org/

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Field	Value
type	design
id	7e-learning-cycle-model-adesoji
title	7E learning cycle model
description	The 7E learning cycle is a constructivist, inquiry-based instructional model with seven phases: elicit, engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate, and extend.
status	review
generated	by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-01
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sources	1 — adesoji-2015

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