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Is the 5-E model one of the best models of scientific inquiry?

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B. Lazarus

B. Lazarus

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Answered Jan 05, 2021

The 5-E instructional model was created in 1987 by the Biological Services Curriculum Study. The 5-E model of science instruction is the best way to achieve an understanding of the scientific concept. It surpasses more recitation of science facts and encourages students to think like a scientist.

This model offers a template for lesson planning and guides the teacher to make the lessons more valuable to the students. The 5-E instructional model science instruction is an inquiry-based student-led journey. The teacher facilitates the student through questions, investigations, experience, and research. The conclusion is that the students better understand scientific concepts and put them into practice.

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R. Barnes

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R. Barnes, Professional Gamer, Graduation, Oakland

Answered Dec 23, 2020

The 5E model is said to be one of the best ways to ensure that students will have a clearer scientific understanding of the things that they are learning. There are different things that students can do. For example, they can provide some oral or even written evidence that will help them understand scientific concepts more.

The learning cycle approach will allow students to know what they should inquire about. At the same time, they can think about the different principles and make sure that the explanations and the investigations will be clear. The 5Es are the following: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. Take note that to know if students have understood everything, they need to show a demonstration of the things that they have learned.

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Maxence , Writer, Vienna

Answered Dec 16, 2020

Yes, the 5E model is one of the best models of scientific inquiry. The reason is that the 5E model incorporates inquiry-based approaches to learning. The 5E is an instructional model that helps students have a better understanding of any new concepts. Most times, students get confused easily as they find it hard to understand when they are being introduced to certain scientific processes. Most times, when this happens, students find it hard to have a perfect picture of the new concept, and they end up losing interest in it. However, with an inquiry model like the 5E, students can easily understand every new concept they are being introduced to. The 5E model was developed to promote active and collaborative learning among students. The idea is to make students work together to investigate new concepts and solve problems. The use of the 5E model will also allow students to reconcile new ideas with previous ones.
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D. Nichols

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D. Nichols

Answered Dec 13, 2020

Yes. It is a student-based process that allows students to learn scientific concepts with more depth. Research illustrates that students score higher on achievement tests with an inquiry-based approach than being taught with traditional methods. Students are taken through their studies with a multi-sensory learning process. This process is true for special education classes.

Inquiry-based learning is student-focused, and it conducts the student through the process through investigation, experience, and research. The teacher offers help and support. He or she encourages the student to be curious about the topic. The inquiry helps the student to be capable of examining these concepts from many different angles. The 5E model incites the student to lead the learning process and actively participate in their learning.

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