1. The 5 E’s of Interactive Learning Sandra Owen Georgia State University Department, Kinesiology and Health

2. Engagement Teach to student interest and curiosity
Determine student’s current understanding
Invite students to express what they think
Invite students to raise their own questions and investigate

3. Explore Observe and listen to student interaction
Ask probing questions to facilitate the students’ investigation
Provide time for students to puzzle through problems

4. Explain Request justification for students’ explanations
Encourage students to use their common experiences to develop explanations
Provide time for students to share and reflect on their ideas with their peers
Promote apprenticeship learning

5. Elaborate Focus on conceptual connections
Reinforce students’ use of terms and descriptions
Ask questions that help students draw reasonable conclusions

6. Evaluate
Interview students as a means of assessing their understanding
Encourage students to assess their own progress
Provide students time to socially interact and form ideas through diverse experiences