The effect of 5E instructional design model on learning and retention of sciences for middle class students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 5E instructional design model on learning and retention in sciences of middle school students. In this regard two hypotheses were tested: 1) 5E instructional design model that increases the learning of students. 2) The instructional design model that increases the retention of science lessons. Population was all middle school students in the city of Nahavand. Sample was selected by cluster sampling method and it was put into two experimental and control groups. Instrument consisted of a researcher made test which was used as pre and post test during a six weeks period. Collected data was analyzed by ANCOVA and MANOVA. The result indicated that 5E instructional design model which had significantly increased learning and retention of science lessons. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.