Today's class period was a continuation of our discussion over the 5E model from Tuesday. Prior to beginning Dr. E informed us of her goals for us to take away from the 5E model most importantly being to help us understand and apply the 5E model to our science teachings. We also discussed other topics such as the importance of meta cognition and learning. Next we moved onto our lab over potatoes and salt. This was a pretty interesting and new activity to us. Instead of following the instructions from a lab sheet that is usually provided, it was up to us to form a lab and the instructions out of the materials provided. We had to base the lab we created off of the 5E model. It took some testing with my partner and I and our materials; however, we eventually came up with a successful lab.
One of our latest assignments was to read through an internet source that Dr. E had provided pertaining to the 5E model. This internet source did a great job of introducing us to the 5E model, along with explaining how it relates to constructivism which I found to be very interesting. The 5E's are: engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate. The website explained what exactly each one meant and how each one can be used within the classroom during instruction. The website did not only inform but it provided examples of classroom situations as well. Overall, the site helped me in understanding the 5E model. I think it is a great site to keep in our resources.
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