Effectiveness of 5E-Model in Teaching Physical Science at Secondary School Level

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the effects of 5E model of teaching physical science on the academic achievements of the students at secondary level. The research study followed quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. A sample of 20 students of 9th grade was taken from a government high school in Balasore district of Odisha. The lessons were delivered to the students by two discrete lesson plans following traditional and 5E approaches. A unit test was conducted to assess the achievement level of the students. The data were analysed with t-test. The findings of the study revealed that the achievement of the experimental group of students exposed to 5E model of teaching have high achievement scores in learning Physical science than the control group of students exposed to Lecture method of teaching. So, 5E teaching-learning model is more effective than the lecture method of teaching in Physical science. The result of the study also shows that the students could discover and learn the main concepts of the content on their own. The findings also revealed that students are more engaged and motivated to learn while teaching in 5E method. The classroom environment became more interesting, collaborative and cooperative which resulted in better achievements.