Science Education in Out-of-School Learning Environments: Views of Teachers and School Principals
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Hakan TÜRKMEN, Çiğdem Dede Yemişçi
Science Insights Education Frontiers, Uluslararası, 2026, cilt 33, ss 5269-5292
Özet
The aim of this study is to examine the contributions of out-of-school learning environments to students’ cognitive, affective and psychomotor development in the context of science teaching from the perspectives of science teachers and school principals. In the study, which was conducted with the case study method, one of the qualitative research designs, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 science teachers and 11 school principals. teachers and school principals were selected using convenience sampling method. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis. The results show that out-of-school learning environments increase students’ attitudes, motivation and interest in science; support the development of scientific process skills; and make significant contributions to permanent learning and the acquisition of social skills such as communication, empathy and self-confidence. Participants emphasize student-centered planning approaches that encourage active participation and are in line with the learning outcomes. However, it was revealed that teachers’ knowledge of legislation is more limited than that of school principals and out-of-school activities are usually organized a few times a year.