FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which phase occurs during the Elaboration stage of the 6 E Learning Cycle?

1. Students apply and expand their understanding

2. Students are assessed through tests

3. Teachers deliver direct instruction

4. Students reflect on prior knowledge

The correct answer is: Students apply and expand their understanding

The Elaboration stage of the 6 E Learning Cycle is characterized by students applying and expanding their understanding of the concepts they have been introduced to in earlier phases. This phase encourages deeper exploration and fosters connections to prior knowledge, allowing students to make meaning out of what they've learned. During elaboration, students might engage in activities that require them to synthesize information, work collaboratively, or apply their new knowledge in various contexts, all of which help solidify their understanding. In contrast, the other options present different educational activities that don't align with the specific purpose of the Elaboration stage. While assessment through tests focuses on evaluating student knowledge rather than expanding it, direct instruction from teachers involves presenting information in a more structured format, which typically occurs earlier in the learning cycle. Lastly, reflecting on prior knowledge is an important component of learning, but it is typically part of the earlier stages where students connect new information with what they already know, rather than expanding their understanding as in the Elaboration phase.