5E Learning cycle model
Rogger Bybee (1997) formulated a continuous cycle of learning based on the experiential learning model, as a by product of constructivism. The 5E learning cycle model of instruction includes the following discrete elements: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.
Engage: - The engage component in the 5E learning cycle model is intended to capture students’ attention. Get students thinking about the subject matter, raise questions in students minds, stimulate thinking and access prior knowledge, for example teacher may engage students by creating surprise or doubt through a demonstration that shows a piece of steel sinking and a steel toy boat floating.
Explore :- The explore phase of the learning cycle provides an opportunity for students to observe, record data, isolate variables, design and plan experiments, create graphs, interpret results, develop hypothesis and organize their findings. Teacher may frame questions suggest approaches, provide feed back, and assess understandings.
Explain: - Students are introduced to models, laws, and theories during the Explain phase of learning cycle. Students summarize results in terms of these new theories and models. The teacher guides the students towards coherent and consistent generalization, which help, students with distinct scientific vocabulary and provides questions that help students to use this