The 5e Learning Cycle with Problem Based Learning August 7 - 8, 2014 The 5E Learning Cycle The 5E learning cycle is a planning model that caters to the constructivist learning theory. The core belief of constructivism is that people learn by developing their own understanding. The 5E model follows the natural way that we solve problems in everyday life. The five stages of the 5E learning cycle are as follows: Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate |