Research Article

The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Volume: 10 Number: 23 April 30, 2026
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The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Abstract

Both art and science share a common subject—humanity—and serve as essential means through which individuals understand and interpret the world. However, the extant literature reflects a limited level of integration between these two domains, with such integration most often treated as a mere juxtaposition rather than a genuine interdisciplinary synthesis. This research aimed to ascertain students' perceptions of art and science, and to determine the potential contributions of their integration to high-level thinking. Since this study is an action research, qualitative and quantitative data were collected and evaluated concurrently. Two experimental and two control groups participated in the study. Four separate 'Integrated Science and Art Activities (ISAA)' were prepared and implemented in experimental groups. After the implementation, it was observed that the creative thinking and the experimental groups’ ability to solve problems improved dramatically. Findings were also obtained that students in the experimental groups improved their written expression. The findings underscored the importance of increasing the number of science and art activities – designed with appropriate materials – to encourage original thought and problem-solving skills, as well as the vital necessity of teacher training in this area. The findings also revealed that the written expression skills of the students in the experimental group improved.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Curriculum Development in Education, Program Design, Instructional Design

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 27, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 16, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 23

APA
Yilmaz Gunduz, D., & Gürlen, E. (2026). The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 10(23), 89-110. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1872538
AMA
1.Yilmaz Gunduz D, Gürlen E. The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. JIER. 2026;10(23):89-110. doi:10.57135/jier.1872538
Chicago
Yilmaz Gunduz, Derya, and Eda Gürlen. 2026. “The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 (23): 89-110. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1872538.
EndNote
Yilmaz Gunduz D, Gürlen E (April 1, 2026) The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 23 89–110.
IEEE
[1]D. Yilmaz Gunduz and E. Gürlen, “The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills”, JIER, vol. 10, no. 23, pp. 89–110, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.57135/jier.1872538.
ISNAD
Yilmaz Gunduz, Derya - Gürlen, Eda. “The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 10/23 (April 1, 2026): 89-110. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1872538.
JAMA
1.Yilmaz Gunduz D, Gürlen E. The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. JIER. 2026;10:89–110.
MLA
Yilmaz Gunduz, Derya, and Eda Gürlen. “The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 23, Apr. 2026, pp. 89-110, doi:10.57135/jier.1872538.
Vancouver
1.Derya Yilmaz Gunduz, Eda Gürlen. The Impact of Integrated Science and Art Activities on Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. JIER. 2026 Apr. 1;10(23):89-110. doi:10.57135/jier.1872538

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