Research behind the 5E Model
Teachers using Kesler Science are seeing results in their classrooms and we hear feedback from them on a daily basis. The cornerstone of our products are the Kesler Science Complete 5E Lesson Plans, which are based on the 5E Method of instruction. The 5E Method is a research-based constructivist method that scaffolds information for students.
Below you will find several resources detailing the research and effectiveness of the 5E Model.
- The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Origins and Effectiveness - offers a full report and executive summary of the 5E Model.
- The 5E Instructional Model: A Learning Cycle Approach for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching - a research paper covering inquiry-based teaching, and it's place in the 5E Model.
- The long-term effects of introducing the 5E model of instruction on students' conceptual learning - a research study complete with methodology, results, and references on long term use of the 5E Model.