5 E's

Learning about the concept of Constructivism and the 5 E's was very interesting and helpful because it broke down the different steps students go through when changing misconceptions and relating them to actual knowledge. The 5 E's: engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate, all play a critical role in the quality of the students learning. It is imperative that students engage themselves in the material they are learning about and make connections between the past and present. It is also important that they explore and get directively involved and also explain what they recognized during this process. Explaining and elaborating on these ideas is also important when expanding on the concepts and strengthing those connections they are making. The final E, evaluation, is important for the teacher in order to determine if the student in comprehending and making process and learning. I will definitely take the 5 E into effect when I engage my students in learning new materials in my classroom.