Research a metasythesis study on investigations on investigation-based learning approach

This research was carried out in order to examine the theses and articles related to inquiry education conducted by researchers in our country by using meta-synthesis method and to reveal what kind of tendency there is in research inquiry education. In the study, meta-synthesis research method, which is a qualitative research design, was used. A total of 76 studies, including 29 Master's Thesis, 17 Doctoral Thesis and 30 Articles, prepared in 2010-2022 using qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods that can serve the purpose of the meta-synthesis study, were included in the scope of the research. In determining the sample, a coding form prepared by the researcher in accordance with the inclusion criteria was used. The studies included in the research were obtained by scanning YÖK-Tez, Google Akademic and DergiPark Academic databases. In the light of the results reached in the study, various suggestions were presented to teachers, program developers and researchers about the ASDÖ approach. Studies aimed at revealing whether there is a significant difference between the academic achievements and attitudes of students studying according to research-based learning and teacher-centered (explained) methods in science education were examined. When the findings are examined, it is determined that the studies on the ASDÖ approach in Turkey between 2010-2022 generally focus on studies aiming at scientific process skills, attitudes towards natural sciences, conceptual understanding, academic achievements and learning, ASDÖ methods and applications, self-efficacy belief, awareness, critical and creative thinking. This may be due to the need for new education programs to be supported by the ASDÖ approach applied by the Ministry of National Education in the educational process and to show the impact of the results of implementation. Against this, it is seen that in the studies carried out on the ASDÖ approach, there are fewer studies on course material development, cognitive and affective skills. When the findings are examined in 2010-2022 again the least chosen method as a research method is qualitative research. Studies to be carried out in order to examine all the dimensions and causes of the researches on ASDÖ in science education can be created by using qualitative research methods. In order for the education system of our country to become more qualified, it may be useful to try to gain learning skills based on research questioning in order for students to be individuals who research, question and have developed scientific thinking skills.