Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 12 No 4 (2026)

The Role of Inquiry Based Learning in Science Learning: A Systematic Review of Literature

Ainun Nadira (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Insih Wilujeng (Yogyakarta State University)
Heru Kuswanto (Yogyakarta State University)
Nisya Indriyanti Irawan (Yogyakarta State University)
Malik Wira Gustama (Yogyakarta State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) in improving the quality of science learning through a systematic literature review. The methodology followed the PRISMA framework, analyzing 17 reputable scientific articles retrieved from the Scopus database between 2018 and 2024. The results of the study indicate that IBL has a significant positive impact on science learning, particularly in enhancing students’ conceptual understanding, scientific process skills, and critical thinking abilities. Additionally, IBL contributes to increasing students’ motivation and positive attitudes toward science through active engagement in the learning process. Further discussion reveals that the success of IBL implementation is influenced by various factors, such as teacher readiness, availability of facilities, and learning time management. Nevertheless, IBL remains an effective approach in supporting student-centered science learning. Overall, this study concludes that IBL has great potential in improving the quality of science learning, but requires appropriate support and implementation strategies to be applied optimally

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jppipa

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics

Description

Science Educational Research Journal is international open access, published by Science Master Program of Science Education Graduate Program University of Mataram, contains scientific articles both in the form of research results and literature review that includes science, technology and teaching ...