10 Elaborate
“E” ELABORATION
The “E” of LEARN stands for “ELABORATION“. Learning requires describing and explaining new ideas with as many details as possible.
Learners gain knowledge and skill by:
- Understanding how Elaboration benefits knowledge
- Learning strategies to practice Elaboration
- Considering Elaboration in the context of the classroom
Students need to be able to master the process of building knowledge from simple to more complex. The term elaboration is the 2nd part of LEARN. Elaboration means to add to something; to expand or build upon with detail. In this section, you will understand how to move from simple studying, which often leads to memorization, to learning which is enhanced by elaboration.
Elaboration means to add to something; to expand or build upon with detail.
Think about building your first Lego structure. What did it look like? What color were some of the blocks? Chances are your very first building experience with Legos was straightforward, with you sticking to basic squares and using pre-made windows and doors to complete the structure. If you continued to build, things may have gotten way more complex. Consider the intricacies of a Lego build in the show Lego Masters!
Learning is similar to building. You often start off with simple concepts like definitions or words before moving on to something more complex, like how concepts work together.
