The constructivist 7E instructional model

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

Description

The 7E model is an instructional model for constructivism developed by the BSCS team with Roger Bybee, extending the 5Es model for science teaching. The article states that "the process is explained by employing 7 E's. They are Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate and Expand." In this study it was operationalised as unit-wise lesson plans with teaching aids such as pictures, chart papers and models, implemented over three weeks with Class IX physical science students.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Unit-wise lesson plans based on the 7E model, supplemented with teaching aids such as pictures, chart papers and models

Constraints

• In this study the model was implemented only with Class IX students, in physical science, over three weeks, at one Bengali-medium school

Target Learners

• secondary school (Class IX) science students

Learning Goals

• academic achievement in physical science concepts

Claims

• 7E Model Higher Science Achievement Secondary [+M]
• 7E Posttest No Difference Across Iq Groups [+M]

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Key Sources

• Samaresh Adak. (2017). Effectiveness of constructivist approach on academic achievement in science at secondary level. Educational Research and Reviews. https://doi.org/10.5897/ERR2017.3298

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title	The constructivist 7E instructional model
description	The 7E model is an instructional model for constructivism developed by the BSCS team with Roger Bybee, extending the 5Es model for science teaching.
status	review
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