The 5 E's of Constructivism in 7th Grade Literature by Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A.Ed./MAT https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub Exploring Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate en-us 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC 2024-09-04 04:07:44 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Engage dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378543 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378543 2. Explore dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378545 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378545 3. Explain dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378546 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378546 4. Elaborate dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378547 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378547 5. Evaluate dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378549 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378549 Example: 'The Outsiders' Unit dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378551
1. Engage: Show clips from the movie adaptation to spark interest.
2. Explore: Have students research 1960s American youth culture.
3. Explain: Discuss themes of identity and belonging in the novel.
4. Elaborate: Students create character diaries from different perspectives.
5. Evaluate: Final project - Design a movie poster that captures the book's main themes.]]> 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378551 Benefits of Constructivism dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378552 - Develop critical thinking skills
- Improve reading comprehension
- Enhance creativity
- Foster collaboration
- Make personal connections to literature

Remember, our goal is to guide students to construct their own understanding, not just memorize facts!]]> 2024-09-04 04:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378552 Resources for Constructivist Teaching dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378568
1. Bybee, R. W. (2009). The BSCS 5E Instructional Model and 21st Century Skills.
2. Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning (Concept to Classroom)]]> 2024-09-04 04:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ns4uodtvgznqy4ub/wish/3101378568