Development and application of learning cycle model on science teaching and learning : a literature review

The Learning Cylce Model is a contructivist instructional model whether student use their prior knowledge and experiences to construct their thinking. The purpose of this study is to review the development and application of Learning cycle model especially in the last 1 decade. Technique of collecting data was through literature study: obtained some comparisons of phases of Learning cycle models such as 3E Learning Cycle Models, 5E learning cycle model, and 7 E learning cycle models. These models are related to each other in their developments. In addition, each of them has its own characteristic.This study found that 7E LC Models can enhance educational effects : student's Achievement, critical thinking, Science process Skills and Moral reasoning. Therefore, educators, practitioner and researcher should be supported to implement the Learning Cycle Model in Science Teaching and Learning.