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ERIC Number: EJ673710
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
A Trial of the Five Es: A Referent Model for Constructivist Teaching and Learning.
Boddy, Naomi; Watson, Kevin; Aubusson, Peter
Research in Science Education, v33 n1 p27-42 2003
Most primary school teachers do not use constructivist teaching because they find it difficult and impractical to implement. Uses the Five Es model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation) and results show that it is found interesting and fun by students, motivates learning, and promotes higher-order thinking skills. (SOE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Interests, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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