Research Article

Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students' Scientific Creativity

Volume: 15 Number: 4 December 28, 2025
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Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students' Scientific Creativity

Abstract

The impact of active teaching techniques in science classes on the scientific creativity of 6th-grade students is examined in this research. A total of 38 sixth graders from a private school were included in the study, which utilized a mixed-method experimental design. Quantitative data were collected using a scientific creativity test developed by Hu and Adey (2002), while qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews. A significant difference was found in the post-test scores of the experimental group compared to the control group. Notably, improvements were observed in the fluency and flexibility scores, and increased post-test scores were reported by students who initially scored low in originality across all pre-test areas. The qualitative findings were consistent with the quantitative results, as an increase in perceived creativity was reported by the students. Although no significant difference was indicated in the alternative uses sub-test according to the quantitative findings, an increased awareness of alternative uses for various objects was highlighted by the students. Additionally, challenges associated with a limited number of participants and their unfamiliarity with dyadic interviewing were discussed, and potential solutions to address these issues were proposed.

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Supporting Institution

Balıkesir University

Project Number

This study was supported by Balıkesir University Scientific Research Projects Unit with the project numbered 2017/014.

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Balikesir University Ethics Committee (protocol number E-19928322-108.01-130514) and adhered to ethical guidelines

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Science Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 28, 2025

Submission Date

March 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Gülap, Ö., & Karakoc-topal, O. (2025). Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, 15(4), 1566-1600. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1658106
AMA
1.Gülap Ö, Karakoc-topal O. Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity. AJESI. 2025;15(4):1566-1600. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1658106
Chicago
Gülap, Özge, and Ozlem Karakoc-topal. 2025. “Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 (4): 1566-1600. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1658106.
EndNote
Gülap Ö, Karakoc-topal O (December 1, 2025) Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 4 1566–1600.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Gülap and O. Karakoc-topal, “Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity”, AJESI, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 1566–1600, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.18039/ajesi.1658106.
ISNAD
Gülap, Özge - Karakoc-topal, Ozlem. “Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15/4 (December 1, 2025): 1566-1600. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1658106.
JAMA
1.Gülap Ö, Karakoc-topal O. Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity. AJESI. 2025;15:1566–1600.
MLA
Gülap, Özge, and Ozlem Karakoc-topal. “Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, vol. 15, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 1566-00, doi:10.18039/ajesi.1658106.
Vancouver
1.Özge Gülap, Ozlem Karakoc-topal. Active Teaching Techniques in Science Education: Effects on Students’ Scientific Creativity. AJESI. 2025 Dec. 1;15(4):1566-600. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1658106