Socrates once said, “To know is to know that you know nothing.”

Teachers of Carmel school, Moodbidri had an ample opportunity to hear out a session on the 5E model of teaching and learning on September 15th 2023 which was introduced by the NCF in the year 2005.

Resource persons were Sr. Maria Shubha A.C. the Retired Principal of St. Ann’s D. Ed. College and Prof. Anitha D' Cruz, the Associate Professor and I/C Principal of St Ann’s D. Ed. College, Mangalore who took up the sessions and encouraged the teachers to be constructive in imparting knowledge to students. Sr Gracilda A.C the Principal and Sr Elena A.C the Administrator welcomed the Guests with a sapling and a token of love and respect. Sr Preena the Vice Principal, Srs. Ranitha and Rosy the Coordinators, graced the occasion with their presence.

Prof. Anita Dsouza elaborated the concept that the phase 5E models focus on giving students space to apply what they have learnt. This will help them to develop a deeper understanding. Teachers may ask students to create presentations or conduct additional investigations to reinforce new skills . She also stressed that the 5Es represent five stages of sequence for teaching and learning that is Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. Further valuable inputs were given on various teaching methods by Sr Maria Shubha A. C. Queries raised by the teachers were also clarified simultaneously.

The session began with a prayer song sung by our teachers. The gathering was beautifully welcomed by Tr Vidya. The programme was confidently compered by Tr Telita. Vote of thanks was well articulated by Tr Amritha.

The session was very knowledgeable and fruitful . Teachers will also adequately plan power objectives more effectively using the 5E model process. The teachers were thankful to the Management for arranging such a beneficial session.