Research Article

Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties

Volume: 54 Number: 3 December 31, 2025
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Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of origami activity on the achievement of the social studies lesson outcome in fourth grade students with learning difficulties. In line with this purpose, action research method was used in the study and study group was formed with 14 students. Data were collected through verbal questions asked to the students, worksheets, and semi-structured interviews. While verbal questions and worksheets were being scored, the interviews were subjected to content analysis. As a result of the study, it was seen that origami activities made positive contributions to students with learning difficulties in achieving the social studies outcome and provided retention of the target outcome. In addition, according to student opinions, it was concluded that origami activities facilitate understanding, facilitate learning, develop imagination as well as hand skills, and teach patience.

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Ethical Statement

All rules included in the “Directive for Scientific Research and Publication Ethics in Higher Education Institutions” have been adhered to, and none of the “Actions Contrary to Scientific Research and Publication Ethics” included in the second section of the Directive have been implemented.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Classroom Education, Inclusive Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

July 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 54 Number: 3

APA
Üstündağ Şener, N., Başkan İşler, Z., & Başar, M. (2025). Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 54(3), 965-990. https://doi.org/10.14812/cuefd.1525757
AMA
1.Üstündağ Şener N, Başkan İşler Z, Başar M. Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;54(3):965-990. doi:10.14812/cuefd.1525757
Chicago
Üstündağ Şener, Nurcan, Zeynep Başkan İşler, and Murat Başar. 2025. “Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students With Learning Difficulties”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 54 (3): 965-90. https://doi.org/10.14812/cuefd.1525757.
EndNote
Üstündağ Şener N, Başkan İşler Z, Başar M (December 1, 2025) Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 54 3 965–990.
IEEE
[1]N. Üstündağ Şener, Z. Başkan İşler, and M. Başar, “Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties”, Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 54, no. 3, pp. 965–990, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.14812/cuefd.1525757.
ISNAD
Üstündağ Şener, Nurcan - Başkan İşler, Zeynep - Başar, Murat. “Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students With Learning Difficulties”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 54/3 (December 1, 2025): 965-990. https://doi.org/10.14812/cuefd.1525757.
JAMA
1.Üstündağ Şener N, Başkan İşler Z, Başar M. Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;54:965–990.
MLA
Üstündağ Şener, Nurcan, et al. “Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students With Learning Difficulties”. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 54, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 965-90, doi:10.14812/cuefd.1525757.
Vancouver
1.Nurcan Üstündağ Şener, Zeynep Başkan İşler, Murat Başar. Social Studies Instruction Based on the Origami Technique for Students with Learning Difficulties. Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025 Dec. 1;54(3):965-90. doi:10.14812/cuefd.1525757

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