Pedaste, M., Mäeots, M., Siiman, L.A., de Jong, T., van Riesen, S.A.N., Kamp, E.T., Manoli, C.C., Zacharia, Z.C., & Tsourlidaki, E. (2015). Phases of inquiry-based learning: Definitions and the inquiry cycle. Educational Research Review, 14, 47-61. doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2015.02.003.
Inquired based learning has become popular all over the world in the fields of science and education along with many development projects in various fields. One of the main reasons this has happened is because of the advancement and improvement of technology. Research using the EBSCO host library demonstrated multiple interpretations of inquiry-based learning. These variations were put together to create an ultimate inquiry cycle. The phases of this cycle, in the correct order, are orientation, conceptualization, investigation, and conclusion. Discussion is also a part of this cycle and can occur at any phase throughout or once the cycle is complete. In addition, some phases have sub-phases within them. Conceptualization is made up of questioning and hypothesis generation; investigation includes exploration or experimentation and data interpretation; and discussion involves reflection and communication.
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