Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered approach that focuses on questioning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It is driven by students' questions rather than teachers' questions and emphasizes collaborative learning. While it demands more preparation from instructors and assessment can be difficult, it adapts well to many types of projects and engages multiple learning styles and skills. Effective implementation of inquiry-based learning involves creating learning objectives, identifying necessary resources, anticipating problems, and developing assessments.