The 5E Instructional Model

How do we  plan  for  Instruction 
​&  Student  Engagement  daily?
The 5E Instructional Model originated with a group called the  Biological Sciences Curriculum Study. It has been adapted and changed multiple many times by many groups to fit individual school and classroom needs.
What the BSCS 5E Instructional Model is/does:
  • The five phases of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model are designed to facilitate the process of conceptual change.
  • The use of this model brings coherence to different teaching strategies, provides connections among educational activities, and helps teachers make decisions about interactions with students.
  • Each phase of the model and a short phrase to indicate its purpose from a student perspective are:
    • Engagement - students’ prior knowledge accessed and interest engaged in the phenomenon
    • Exploration - students participate in an activity that facilitates conceptual change
    • Explanation - students generate an explanation of the phenomenon
    • Elaboration and Extend - students' understanding of the phenomenon challenged and deepened through new experiences
    • Evaluation - students assess their understanding of the phenomenon
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