ENHANCING THE 5E LEARNING MODEL (ENGAGE-EXPLORE- EXPLAIN-ELABORATE-EVALUATE) AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KOSOVO

The aim of this study was to investigate the application of the 5E Learning Model (Engage-Explore-Explain-Elaborate-Evaluate) among university teachers, to understand how teachers deliver each 'E' phase at the Faculty of Education, and to evaluate whether they pay similar attention to all phases. The sample of the study consisted of 139 university students who responded to a standardized online questionnaire regarding the 5E Learning Model. The results revealed that all phases of the 5E Model were covered while teaching the tertiary level students; however, the initial phase, the engagement phase, was paid less attention compared to the other 'E' phases. The students also considered that most activities were performed in the exploration and explanation phase, reasoning that they are hands-on phases. Although all phases of the 5E Model were demonstrated while teaching, the conclusion is that not all are similarly distributed. The study recommends that the same attention should be paid to all phases of the 5E Learning Model. The practice and implementation of each phase while teaching and learning helps develop life-long learning and teaching skills. Thus, it should be thoroughly introduced, explained and revised for the purpose of its further appropriate and easy application by the students at the Faculty of Education in their future teaching.