Integrating the 5E Instructional Model with Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory: Vocabulary Learning through Story-Based Instruction to EFL Libyan Year One Students

  • Reem Imsallim English Department, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Noura Abouhajar English Department, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Wraida Imsallim English Department, Faculty of Languages, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
DOI https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i3.857
منشور: 2025-07-12
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This study aims at investigating whether an intervention based on reading the story The Rainbow Fish aloud to students and formulating intervention lessons based on a combination of the 5E teaching model and the principles of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory would enhance the vocabulary knowledge of one class of Year One students studying English at an Montessori House International School in Benghazi. The instrument of data collection was a test used as both a pre-test and post-test to measure the students’ vocabulary knowledge before the intervention and after. The quantitative results of this study revealed increased mean scores; moreover, paired sample t-test analysis further indicated that the effects of the intervention were statistically significant. Also, the correlation between the scores of both tests indicated that all students improved regardless of their vocabulary knowledge before the lessons. The results attained from this study highlight the effectiveness of using the 5E teaching model and sociocultural principles in teaching English to younger learners. This study concludes that using story-based teaching, social interaction among learners and active learning leads to vocabulary recall in younger language learners.

الكلمات المفتاحية: 5E teaching model sociocultural theory story-based instruction vocabulary learning young language learners

كيفية الاقتباس

Reem Imsallim, Noura Abouhajar, & Wraida Imsallim. (2025). Integrating the 5E Instructional Model with Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory: Vocabulary Learning through Story-Based Instruction to EFL Libyan Year One Students. Bani Waleed University Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 10(3), 272-283. https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i3.857
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  • Reem Imsallim، English Department, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya

    REEM MARAI IMSALLIM

     

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    e-mail address: reemimsallim@gmail.com

    Phone: 0925806349

    Address: AlQawarishah, Benghazi, Libya

     

    EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

    1. Studying for a Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics, Benghazi University 2021-present
    2. A. degree in Applied Linguistics, Benghazi University 2014
    3. Diploma in language and linguistics, Benghazi University 2009
    4. Bachelor of Arts degree in language and linguistics 2007

     

    PUBLISHED RESEARCH

    1. Libyan Parents’ Attitudes Towards Bilingualism, Journal of the Faculty of Education, Volume 15, May, 2024
    2. The Usability of BenKids Mobile Learning App in Vocabulary Teaching for Preschool, International Journal: Interactive Mobile Technologies, Volume 15, Issue 24, 2001
    3. Mobile Learning Application Development for Learning English to Preschool Students, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 8, Issue 12, December, 2019
    4. Immortality through love in Shakespearian Sonnets, Benghazi University Press, December, 2017

     

    ELIGIBILITY

    1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

         Achieved an overall score of 8.0, British Council Libya, 28.7.2012

    WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

    1. Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi: 2014 – Present
    • Teaches English to teacher trainee students
    • Prepares, administers, facilitates, lectures lessons and examinations
    • Supervises graduating students’ research papers
    • Supervises teaching practice for graduating students

     

    1. Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi: 2014 – Present
    • Teaches English to teacher trainee students
    • Prepares, administers, facilitates, lectures lessons and examinations
    • Supervises graduating students’ research papers
    • Supervises teaching practice for graduating students

     

    1. Quality Assurance Coordinator, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi: 2016 – 2017
    • Prepares required documents
    • Collects data as required

     

    1. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Education, University of Benghazi: 2009 – 2014
    • Taught General English to teacher trainee students of other departments
    • Prepares, administers, facilitates, lectures lessons and examinations

     

    WORK EXPERIENCE AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS

    1. English Teacher, Montessori House, 2024 – present.
    2. English teacher, Modern Benghazi University, 2022 - 2023
    3. English Language Training Coach, Dar Alalam School, 2021 - 2022
    4. English Language Training Coach and English Teacher, Harvest International School, 2018 - 2020
    5. English Teacher Giving TOEFL Preparation Courses, MK Center 2018
    6. English Teacher, Award Brand Institute, 2012
    7. English Teacher, Higher Center for Training & Development, 2010–2011
    8. English Teacher, Academy of Graduate Studies, Benghazi, 2010 - 2011
    9. English Teacher, Benghazi University Language Center, 2008 – 2009
    10. English Teacher, CV Center 2007 - 2017
    11. English Teacher, Tawasol Institute, 2005 - 2008

    TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

    1. Teaching Young Learners to Read, Montessori House, 8th September, 2024
    2. Preparing a Teaching Portfolio, Faculty of Education, Benghazi, 2016
    3. Teaching Language Skills, Dar Alalam, 20th September, 2022
    4. Techniques in Teaching Grammar, Dar Alalam, 21th September, 2022

     

    SEMINARS, TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

    1. The First Scientific Conference for Graduate Students, Faculty of Languages, University of Benghazi, 20th – 22nd May, 2025
    2. Statistical Analysis with SPSS, Research Consultation Center, University of Benghazi, 8th – 18th January, 2024
    3. Workshop on Building Capacity for Teacher and Student Success, January 30 – April 7, 2022, Regional English Language Officials & The American Embassy in Libya, by Darcey J. Gray.
    4. Seminar on Syllabus Design: Using Learning Outcomes in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, Faculty of Education, Benghazi, by Dr. Annabelle C. Belting, 30th January, 2018
    5. Seminar on Quality Assurance: Setting Standards and Guidelines, Faculty of Education, Benghazi, by Dr. Annabelle C. Belting, 16th May, 2018
    6. Completed a Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) preparation programme, Durham University English Language Centre, 14th February – 14th March, 2017
    7. Took an ILETS preparation course, The Skills Center, 2012
    8. Took a TOEFL preparation course, Award Brand Institute, 2010
    9. English Language Teaching Workshop, Benghazi University by Dorothy Zemach and David Bohlke, 11th – 15th October, 2009
    10. English Language Teaching Workshop, Benghazi University by Donna Brighton and David Bohlke, 4th – 7th February, 2008

     

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