Tutor: Ms. Rozanne Walrond
Duration: 5 hours
Workshop Description
The 5E Model is a popular and effective teaching framework used in Science Education, particularly in primary schools. Overall, this workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the 5E Model and how it can be used to effectively enhance Science instruction in primary schools. Participants will leave with a solid understanding of the framework and practical strategies for implementing it in their own classrooms.
Learning Outcomes:
By attending and participating in this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the five phases of the 5E Model and their significance in facilitating effective science instruction at the primary level.
- Apply the model within the primary school science curriculum, tailoring instruction to maximize engagement and learning outcomes.
- Design engaging activities that align with each phase of the 5E Model, fostering curiosity and critical thinking among primary-level students.
- Employ strategies for differentiation within the 5E Model to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Critically examine assessment methods that align with the 5E Model.
- Collaboratively create lesson plans that promote inquiry-based learning, active participation, and science conceptual understanding.
- Identify areas where the 5E Model can be effectively integrated to enhance science instruction in primary schools.
Target Participants:
- Teachers of Science
- Teachers of Mathematics
- Science Coordinators at the primary level
- Students of Erdiston College
Materials: Please bring a laptop or some other Smart Device.