Training Formula: The 5E Learning Model
Learning is most effective when it’s engaging, hands-on, and thought-provoking. The 5E Learning Model ensures that training isn’t just about receiving information but about actively exploring and applying it.
The five steps:
1. Engage – Spark curiosity with a problem or question.
2. Explore – Let learners interact, discuss, and discover solutions.
3. Explain – Provide structured knowledge to deepen understanding.
4. Elaborate – Encourage learners to apply the concept in different scenarios.
5. Evaluate – Assess understanding and reinforce learning.
This method makes learning active, engaging, and long-lasting.
Example: Training on Conflict Resolution
1. Engage:
Start with a real-life conflict scenario (e.g., "Two employees disagree over project ownership. How would you handle it?".
Let participants share initial thoughts without giving them the "right answer."
2. Explore:
Put learners in groups and role-play the conflict.
Encourage them to test different conflict resolution strategies without prior instruction.
3. Explain:
After role-playing, introduce structured models like The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode (Competing, Avoiding, Accommodating, Collaborating, Compromising).
Relate their experiences to the theory.
4. Elaborate:
Ask learners to apply the model to a different workplace conflict they’ve encountered.
Have them present their approach and discuss lessons learned.
5. Evaluate:
Give a short case study and ask participants to resolve the conflict using the 5E method.
Provide feedback and refine their approach.
Why This Works:
• Active participation makes training engaging and memorable.
• Real-world scenarios ensure immediate applicability.
• Learners discover solutions before being taught, making knowledge stick.
Instead of just explaining concepts, let learners experience, apply, and refine their skills—that’s when real learning happens!
