Success in Science: The effect of Bybee's 5E Model on Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Engagement for Bushehr 6th Grade Students

he objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the Bybee five-step model (5E) teaching method on the academic engagement and academic self-efficacy of 6th grade students in experimental sciences in Bushehr.

The research design employed was quasi-experimental, using a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of 671 sixth grade students in Bushehr city during the academic year of 2022. The sample size of the study consisted of 30 individuals who were selected using the accessible sampling method and were divided into two groups: experimental and control. The research instruments used were Rio's (2013) academic engagement questionnaires and Jing and Morgan's (1999) academic self-efficacy questionnaires.

The findings of the study revealed that the implementation of Bybee's five-step model (5E) training enhanced each component of academic engagement, namely behavioral engagement, agent engagement, cognitive engagement, and emotional engagement, in the experimental group compared to the control group. Furthermore, the teaching method based on the five-step Bybee model (5E) improved each component of academic self-efficacy, including aptitude, context, and effort, in the experimental group compared to the control group.

In conclusion, this research highlights the significance of incorporating innovative educational methods that encourage critical thinking, foster effective learning, and cultivate lifelong learners among students