Engagement
Teachers create relevant scenarios or activities to capture students' attention, spark their interest and curiosity, and define learning objectives. This step also helps teachers assess students' prior knowledge, laying the groundwork for subsequent instruction.
Exploration
Teachers provide an appropriate inquiry environment that offers hands-on, minds-on opportunities for direct participation and investigation. Students observe, hypothesize, experiment, and begin to construct understanding, experience concepts, and learn through doing.
Explanation
Through student sharing and teacher–student dialogue, experiences and findings from the exploration are discussed, helping new concepts become integrated into students’ cognitive structures. Teachers clarify, supplement, and correct misconceptions as needed.
Elaboration
Teachers guide students to apply acquired knowledge in new contexts through hands-on activities, real-life practice, and parent-child interactions. This phase further develops students' divergent thinking and comprehensive skills.
Evaluation
Teachers provide formative feedback based on students' performance at different stages, helping them identify growth directions. Self-assessment by students also fosters a realistic understanding of their learning, enabling them to adjust future strategies effectively.