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Table 1.

Summary of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model and Teacher Roles

Phase	Summary
Engagement	Prior learning is assessed and accessed to encourage problem solving, engagement, or the exploration of a new concept. Teacher role: facilitator, lecturer
Exploration	Activities in current topics are provided to encourage and facilitate conceptual change. Teacher role: facilitator
Explanation	Students’ attention is focused on explaining their conceptual understanding of the new concept, process, or skill. Teacher role: facilitator, lecturer
Elaboration	Teachers challenge opinions and explanations to encourage a deeper understanding and cognitive engagement of the students. Teacher role: facilitator
Evaluation	Students evaluate their own understanding of their new abilities. Teacher role: facilitator

Phase	Summary
Engagement	Prior learning is assessed and accessed to encourage problem solving, engagement, or the exploration of a new concept. Teacher role: facilitator, lecturer
Exploration	Activities in current topics are provided to encourage and facilitate conceptual change. Teacher role: facilitator
Explanation	Students’ attention is focused on explaining their conceptual understanding of the new concept, process, or skill. Teacher role: facilitator, lecturer
Elaboration	Teachers challenge opinions and explanations to encourage a deeper understanding and cognitive engagement of the students. Teacher role: facilitator
Evaluation	Students evaluate their own understanding of their new abilities. Teacher role: facilitator

Note: Adapted from Bybee et al. (2006).