The Effect of Out-of-School Learning Activities on Gifted Students’ Affective and Behavioral Tendencies Towards The Environment

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of out-of-school activities on gifted students' affective and behavioral tendencies. Mixed method research with a single group pre and post-test experimental design was used in this study. Twenty-five gifted students from Turkey-İstanbul participated in this study. “Environmental Affect Scale” and “Environmental Behavior Scale” were used, and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Results showed that out-of-school activities positively affected the students’ affective and behavioral tendencies toward the environment. It was also found that the awareness of students on environmental problems increased, and they began to produce their solutions to these problems.

A Study on Sustainable Living Awareness of Gifted Secondary School Students

“…In this context, it was determined that sustainabilityoriented environmental education positively changed the awareness of gifted students about sustainability and their perspectives on the environment. These results are similar to the result of Ayaydın et al (2023) that out-of-school activities improve the awareness of gifted students towards environmental problems. Similarly, in this direction, in the study conducted by Ayaydın et al (2018), the increase in the awareness, sensitivity, and consciousness of students with gifted towards the environment through nature education activities is similar to the results of the research.…”