EFFECT OF 5E MODEL IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS IN SCIENCE AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Authors: Subrat Kumar Chhatoi, Biswanath Sahoo & Bhaskar Chandra Sahoo

ABSTRACT

Present study examined effect of 5Emodel in teaching learning process in science subject of elementary school students. The study used sample of 60 elementary school students from Dompada block of cuttack district, Odisha. Self-developed lesson plan on 5Emodel and achievement test was used for the study. Findings indicated there is a significant difference between 5Emodel and traditional approach in science at elementary level. The group taught by constructivist approach of teaching (5Emodel) have better achievement in science than the group taught through traditional approach. Implications for elementary students, teachers, teacher educators, parents and curriculum were suggested.

Keywords: Constructivist approach of teaching (5Emodel), Elementary school students

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