An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places

Derya Sönmez

doi:10.17478/jegys.1668145

An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places

Abstract

In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, technology-focused skills are reflected in educational environments in order to help individuals achieve success. Augmented reality applications are among the most important applications used in education. The aim of this research is to examine the social validity by determining the opinions of gifted students on augmented reality–supported differentiated instruction about historical places. In this research, a case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The hypothesis of the research is expressed as “the opinions of gifted students regarding augmented reality-supported teaching of historical places are positive.” The participants of the research consist of 12 gifted primary school 3rd grade students studying in a science and art center located in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Türkiye in the 2024-2025 academic year. The activity self-assessment form was used as the data collection tool. Descriptive analysis was used in the analysis of the data. The data obtained from the self-assessment form was transferred to writing without changing the student opinions. It was determined that the students had positive opinions regarding the teaching of historical places supported by augmented reality. It was determined that it provided permanent, fun and concrete learning for the students. Having different options while downloading the augmented reality application was seen as a difficulty. Activities can be designed for different lessons, topics and contents related to augmented reality, especially in teaching abstract concepts.

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Primary Language

English

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Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Derya Sönmez ^*
0000-0003-1265-9059
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

August 31, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 29, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 4, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1668145

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APA

Sönmez, D. (2025). An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 13(3), 147-159. https://doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1668145

AMA

1.Sönmez D. An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places. JEGYS. 2025;13(3):147-159. doi:10.17478/jegys.1668145

Chicago

Sönmez, Derya. 2025. “An Investigation into the Social Validity of Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Students Supported by Augmented Reality on the Topic of Historical Places”. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists 13 (3): 147-59. https://doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1668145.

EndNote

Sönmez D (September 1, 2025) An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists 13 3 147–159.

IEEE

[1]D. Sönmez, “An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places”, JEGYS, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 147–159, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.17478/jegys.1668145.

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Sönmez, Derya. “An Investigation into the Social Validity of Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Students Supported by Augmented Reality on the Topic of Historical Places”. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists 13/3 (September 1, 2025): 147-159. https://doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1668145.

JAMA

1.Sönmez D. An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places. JEGYS. 2025;13:147–159.

MLA

Sönmez, Derya. “An Investigation into the Social Validity of Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Students Supported by Augmented Reality on the Topic of Historical Places”. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, vol. 13, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 147-59, doi:10.17478/jegys.1668145.

Vancouver

1.Derya Sönmez. An investigation into the social validity of differentiated instruction for gifted students supported by augmented reality on the topic of historical places. JEGYS. 2025 Sep. 1;13(3):147-59. doi:10.17478/jegys.1668145