The 5E Learning Cycle

The 5E Learning Cycle is based on the the constructivist theory of teaching. I have been learning more and more about this and hope to start incorporating this into my teaching method.  This learning cycle has 5 easy steps: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. This learning cycle based on the constructivist theory is a more hands on approach to teaching and is more student centered. I think that by using this cycle in my classroom, my students will be more actively engaged in the learning process.I am really excited to try this new method!

Engage: Get students actively engaged, provoke interest

Explore: Explore the concepts, begin activities

Explain: Explain concepts and processes

Extend: Apply concepts and processes

Evaluate: Students can self evaluate