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Elaboration—also known as elaborative interrogation—refers to expanding a concept to be more detailed, allowing our brain to connect multiple concepts to one central idea. The more connections we make, the more likely we are to remember relevant information. Think of the icebreaker “Tell me one fun thing about yourself.” Not only does it help you remember something interesting about a person—they like rocky road ice cream, for example—but you may also think of that person every time you see the flavor. In a learning context, elaboration can often be done by asking questions that require engaging deeply with content. So instead of asking learners to simply memorize information, they can compare and contrast right and wrong answers. This approach is so simple, you likely use it in your class already. Here are two ways to start:
Ask learners to compare two examples of the same concept or share specific examples. For example, when covering concepts of reusable energy, ask questions such as, “What are three similarities and differences between wind and solar energy?” Use these questions in a discussion board, in a short answer prompt, or to jazz up the thinking quotient of your worksheet.
Learners can explain the topic out loud to themselves, friends, a sibling, or a parent. You can also incorporate it into group activities—like a jigsaw—or have students role-play as the teacher and explain the topic to the class. For virtual classrooms, Flipgrid is an excellent tool: Students can record themselves reading about a topic and then answering questions like “How do I apply this topic in my life?” For younger students who may need more scaffolding, you can ask a more targeted prompt, like “How do I consume energy every day?”