Learning Cycle (Learning Cycle) or in the writing of this abbreviated LC.
Is a model student-centered learning (student centered). LC is a series of stages (phases) are organized in such a way that students can master the competencies that must be achieved in the way of learning with active role.
Initially consist of the LC phases of exploration (exploration), the introduction of the concept (concept introduction), and application of concepts (concept application) (Karplus and Their in Renner et al, 1988). At the exploration stage, students are given the opportunity to utilize the senses as much as possible in their interaction with the environment through activities such as lab work, analyzing the article, discussing the phenomena of nature, observing natural phenomena or social behavior, and others.
