Week 4

 



















This week, I learned about the 5E model of science instruction. This model of instruction was new to me and I appreciated learning about it as a future educator. I found it particularly interesting because it provides a structured approach to teaching science that promotes inquiry-based learning. It is made up of five phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate to help us guide students through meaningful learning that encourages curiosity, hands-on learning, and deeper understanding. After reading about this model of instruction and watching videos of teachers using it in the classroom, I can see how it supports student-centered learning and makes science more engaging and accessible. 

In my future classroom, I plan on applying the 5E model of science instruction to give my students better learning opportunities and a deeper understanding of science concepts. I can do so by designing lesson plans that encourage hands-on exploration and student-driven inquiry. I will begin by using the Engage phase to spark their curiosity through a thought-provoking question. Then, I will guide students through the Explore phase by providing students with experiments before introducing formal explanations in the Explain phase. To deepen their understanding, I will incorporate the Elaborate phase, where students can apply their learning to real-world scenarios. Finally, I will use the evaluation phase to assess student learning. By incorporating this model, I hope to create an engaging and student-centered science classroom. 

After learning about the 5E model of science instruction, I feel that it is very beneficial for students, and I am therefore wondering how could it be adapted for subjects beyond science? I am also wondering if teachers ever run into issues in the classroom when using this model of instruction. 

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  1. AnjaFebruary 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM

    Carly,
    Thanks for sharing what you learned this week. I liked the way that you explained the 5E model for instruction in a simple way. I also feel that it will be beneficial for students to learn this way and deepen their understanding. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week 5!

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