Inquiry Based Learning in Elt at SMP N 4 Boyolali

This research is a research on inquiry based learning in teaching reading implemented by an English teacher in grade 8 at SMP N 4 Boyolali. The purpose of the study was to investigate the implementation of IBL in teaching reading and provide feedback on its advantages and disadvantages.. The results of this study show that 1) the teacher applied the inquiry based learning in teaching reading based on three stages: exploration, elaboration, and confirmation. 2) the use of the IBL in teaching reading by the teacher refers to the process of understanding the analysis of vocabulary and information to students. 3) advantages and disadvantages of using this model for the learning scheme applied by teachers to students