Research Article

The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade 'Propagation of Light' Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students' Learning Outcomes

Volume: 15 Number: 2 December 31, 2025
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The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade 'Propagation of Light' Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students' Learning Outcomes

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of the 5E learning model on fifth-grade students' academic achievement, motivation, and attitudes in the "Propagation of Light" unit. The research was carried out during the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year at a middle school in Kahramanmaras. Data were collected using three instruments: the Light Propagation Academic Achievement Test (LPAAT), the Science Attitude Scale (SAS), and the Science Motivation Scale (SMS). A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group was employed. Before the intervention, pre-tests were administered to both groups. Subsequently, the experimental group (n=23) was taught using 5E model-based activities, while the control group (n=24) followed traditional teaching methods for six weeks. Following the implementation, post-tests were conducted to measure the learning outcomes. The results indicated that the 5E learning model had a significant positive effect on students' academic achievement. The experimental group showed statistically higher post-test scores compared to the control group. Furthermore, the significant improvement in the experimental group's scores from the pre-test to the post-test suggests that the 5E model positively contributed to students' short-term academic achievement. Regarding motivation, students in the experimental group exhibited significantly higher motivation levels towards science compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was found between the two groups concerning attitudes towards science. The study concludes that the 5E model can be a highly effective approach for improving students' academic performance and motivation in science education.

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Supporting Institution

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Univercity

Ethical Statement

This study was conducted as part of the master's degree program in Science Education at the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University. The research involved a change in academic supervision during the process. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University with the decision dated 29.06.2022 and numbered 2022/23. All ethical principles were followed throughout the research process.

Thanks

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my dear mother, Züleyha DUMAN, and father, Metin DUMAN, who have always supported me both materially and morally and have been by my side under all circumstances. I sincerely thank the dedicated teachers of Çobanbeyli Cumhuriyet Primary and Secondary School for sharing their experiences with me and offering their support throughout the thesis writing process. This study is dedicated to the valuable students of Çobanbeyli Cumhuriyet Secondary School, who have given meaning to my profession, made me say “I’m so glad to be a teacher” every day, and most importantly, helped me recover psychologically after the February 6th earthquake, enabling me to continue my academic work and teaching career despite all difficulties. I thank them endlessly and wish them continuous success and happiness in their lives. I am so lucky to have you, dear students. Finally, I would like to thank my advisor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine UZUN, for her guidance and support throughout this process.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Science Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

May 18, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 2

APA
Duman, E., & Uzun, E. (2025). The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences, 15(2), 1036-1065. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1701809
AMA
1.Duman E, Uzun E. The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes. AUJES. 2025;15(2):1036-1065. doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1701809
Chicago
Duman, Esra, and Emine Uzun. 2025. “The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 15 (2): 1036-65. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1701809.
EndNote
Duman E, Uzun E (December 1, 2025) The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 15 2 1036–1065.
IEEE
[1]E. Duman and E. Uzun, “The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes”, AUJES, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1036–1065, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.17984/adyuebd.1701809.
ISNAD
Duman, Esra - Uzun, Emine. “The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 15/2 (December 1, 2025): 1036-1065. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1701809.
JAMA
1.Duman E, Uzun E. The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes. AUJES. 2025;15:1036–1065.
MLA
Duman, Esra, and Emine Uzun. “The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences, vol. 15, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 1036-65, doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1701809.
Vancouver
1.Esra Duman, Emine Uzun. The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade ’Propagation of Light’ Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students’ Learning Outcomes. AUJES. 2025 Dec. 1;15(2):1036-65. doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1701809

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
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