Social Studies Teachers' Opinions on the Use of Augmented Reality in the Education of Gifted Students

Authors : Duygu Ak Çoban, Şahin Oruç

Pages : 308-322

Doi:10.53048/johass.1545410

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Publication Date : 2024-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to reveal social studies teachers\' opinions on the use of Augmented Reality in the education of gifted students. As part of the research, a qualitative study was conducted with teachers experienced in the education of gifted and talented students working in BİLSEM and various schools in Istanbul regarding the use of Augmented Reality. Due to the qualitative nature of the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Social Studies teachers. The research was conducted within the scope of Social Studies and gifted and talented education during the 2023-2024 academic year. A descriptive content analysis was used to thoroughly examine the data. According to the findings from the interviews, the teachers are knowledgeable about augmented reality. Additionally, the results indicate that the use of augmented reality in the education of gifted and talented students strengthens skills such as permanent learning, capturing attention, increasing motivation, rapid learning, critical and creative thinking, developing perspective, and problem-solving.
Keywords : Üsütn zekalılar Eğitimi, artırlmış gerçeklik, sosyal bilgiler

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