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    The 7Es model provides a framework for lesson planning that includes 7 stages: Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Extend, and Evaluate. The model was developed from the 5E constructivist learning cycle to break lessons down into clear stages. Each stage serves a distinct purpose, from assessing prior knowledge to hands-on exploration to formalizing learning. Using this framework helps provide structure and progression in lessons and supports teaching and learning.

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    The 7Es model provides a framework for lesson planning that includes 7 stages: Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Extend, and Evaluate. The model was developed from the 5E constructivist learning cycle to break lessons down into clear stages. Each stage serves a distinct purpose, from assessing prior knowledge to hands-on exploration to formalizing learning. Using this framework helps provide structure and progression in lessons and supports teaching and learning.

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    The 7Es model provides a framework for lesson planning that includes 7 stages: Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Extend, and Evaluate. The model was developed from the 5E constructivist learning cycle to break lessons down into clear stages. Each stage serves a distinct purpose, from assessing prior knowledge to hands-on exploration to formalizing learning. Using this framework helps provide structure and progression in lessons and supports teaching and learning.

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    The 7Es of Lesson Planning

    I initially came across this idea a few years ago when I was using some materials provided by Upd8
    (Science ASE Resource) and then again when teaching WIKID, a KS3 Science scheme of work.

    I have since found out that the The 7es was an extension of the 5E Constructivist learning cycle first
    created by Rodger Bybee when developing the Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) in
    America. See link for their work https://bscs.org/bscs-5e-instructional-model/

    Whilst the original concept was never meant to be a 5 or 7 part lesson I have personally found that
    using the 5E/ 7Es provided a clear, rational framework for designing individual Science lessons as
    well as schemes of learning. I tend to use all seven stages in a lesson but this depends on the
    complexity of the subject matter I am teaching. Sometimes it may take more than one lesson to
    complete the cycle.

    See below cycle (from upd8 WIKID)

    So what is it? The 7 Es stand for the following. Elicit, Engage, Explore,Explain, Elaborate, Extend
    and Evaluate. The following explanation is my take on the 7Es that has been adapted from the
    BSCS 5E Engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate.

    In most cases you will start with the “Elicit”. Here you can find out what the students know (prior
    knowledge). This can be done in a variety of ways, such as “Quick Quizzes, MCQs, Post-it notes,
    mini whiteboards etc. This is also a good opportunity to deal with students misconceptions or test
    material that you have visited previously that is needed to understand the lesson. So for example in
    a Science lesson, where a student might be investigating whether light is needed for photosynthesis
    I would test knowledge of photosynthesis, respiration and the starch test as part of my quick quiz.

    The next stage is the “Engage” stage. In this stage you want to engage interest and curiosity, raise
    “The BIG questions” and introduce new learning through teacher explanation modelling. Following
    on from the example above I might ask. “Do plants need light to make food?” I might give them a
    brief explanation or some information about photosynthesis to help them make a prediction OR to
    support the explore stage.

    During the “Explore” stage, pupils should be given opportunities to work together following the initial
    teacher input to solve/explore problems, building concepts through first hand experience. (This stage
    is independent of you, their teacher but may involve scaffolds depending on the complexity of the
    task). As the teacher, you should set up the task, but then become the facilitator, helping students by
    asking questions and observing. Again referring to the science example above pupils would then
    undertake some practical investigative work to answer the big question. NB Depending on the group
    and to reduce cognitive load I might break up the practical guidance into several steps.

    Following the explore stage I would next go onto the “Explain” stage of the lesson. During this stage
    I would use what students had discovered to help them build the concept/knowledge further. This
    would involved checking and asking questions. Using their knowledge gained from experience to
    develop the concepts further. So again, using the science example above, the teacher would draw
    out the findings from the experiment and ask students to compare to predictions. Using deep
    questioning and also explanation/modelling the teacher builds the scientific explanation.

    The next stage is the stage that will be KEY in assessing their progress, knowledge and
    understanding. This stage is “Elaborate” Students may work independently during this stage to
    demonstrate learning. This is where students formalise and apply their learning. At this stage the
    scaffolds are removed. Students would be involved in independent practice. Using the example
    above the students would answer the big question. Does a plant need light to make food? Explain
    why using your evidence and scientific knowledge.

    In some cases you may require an additional “Extend” stage to challenge all learners. In this stage
    you are encouraging the students to apply or extend the concepts and skills in new situations.
    Students make connections not just in the subject/ideas studied but also beyond it. They are able to
    apply ideas/generalise and transfer principles. This might involve students explaining how they might
    test if chlorophyll was needed got photosynthesis or interpreting data from other similar experiments.

    While it is expected that evaluation will continue throughout the process, the evaluate section is the
    section where you the teacher evaluate the learning that has occurred. This might involve peer/self
    assessment or marking. It might involve questioning or quick low stage quizzing to establish
    understanding of the concepts. This should also include self-reflection and evaluation from the
    student.

    Lesson plan-Ease of planning

    As an AST and SLE I have used this planning method a lot, particularly when coaching. Again I have
    found that is has often had major impact on teaching and learning and on lesson observation
    outcomes. I passionately believe that this structure is not just relevant to Science but to is also useful
    to other subjects too. Below are a couple of resources that I think will help you if you are trialling this
    method for the first time.

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