Research Article

Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?

Volume: 9 Number: 3 November 30, 2025
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Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine university students’ views on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) when the topic is explored through the debate method. The research used the case study method, which is one of the qualitative research designs. The participants consisted of 23 volunteer students studying at a state university in the 2024-2025 academic year. The non-probability sampling method was used in the sample selection. Eight of these students were assigned to active debate groups, while the others were assigned to jury and listener roles. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview form consisting of 6 open-ended questions developed by the researchers and shaped by expert opinions. The interviews were conducted online after the debate activity was completed, and the obtained data were evaluated using descriptive analysis and content analysis methods. The research showed that the debate method developed critical thinking, empathy, multi-dimensional thinking and communication skills in students; and increased interest and participation in the subject. However, some difficulties such as time management, imbalance of participation and social interaction were observed. As a result, it shows the debate method makes significant contributions to learning, but difficulties may arise during application.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Basic Training (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 2, 2025

Publication Date

November 30, 2025

Submission Date

July 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 16, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 3

APA
Konu Kadirhanoğulları, M., & Özay Köse, E. (2025). Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think? International Primary Education Research Journal, 9(3), 365-376. https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU
AMA
1.Konu Kadirhanoğulları M, Özay Köse E. Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think? IPERJ. 2025;9(3):365-376. https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU
Chicago
Konu Kadirhanoğulları, Meryem, and Esra Özay Köse. 2025. “Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?”. International Primary Education Research Journal 9 (3): 365-76. https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU.
EndNote
Konu Kadirhanoğulları M, Özay Köse E (November 1, 2025) Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think? International Primary Education Research Journal 9 3 365–376.
IEEE
[1]M. Konu Kadirhanoğulları and E. Özay Köse, “Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?”, IPERJ, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 365–376, Nov. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU
ISNAD
Konu Kadirhanoğulları, Meryem - Özay Köse, Esra. “Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?”. International Primary Education Research Journal 9/3 (November 1, 2025): 365-376. https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU.
JAMA
1.Konu Kadirhanoğulları M, Özay Köse E. Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think? IPERJ. 2025;9:365–376.
MLA
Konu Kadirhanoğulları, Meryem, and Esra Özay Köse. “Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think?”. International Primary Education Research Journal, vol. 9, no. 3, Nov. 2025, pp. 365-76, https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU.
Vancouver
1.Meryem Konu Kadirhanoğulları, Esra Özay Köse. Understanding GMOs Through the Debate Method: What Do Students Think? IPERJ [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 1;9(3):365-76. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA88PF66NU