Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students

Derya Atalan Ergin; Gülendam Akgül

Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students

Abstract

Teachers’ knowledge about the brain influences their use of diverse teaching and learning methods. This study examined the effect of Educational Neuroscience Training (ENT) on teachers’ attitudes toward neuroscience and their beliefs in neuromyths. Thirty teachers working with gifted students participated in a pre-test–post-test experimental design. All teachers received a 12-hour ENT program. Data were collected using the Neuromyths Assessment Form and the Attitudes Toward Neuroscience Form, which also included open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed with a paired samples t-test, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. Findings revealed that participants’ belief in neuromyths decreased after the training. Open-ended responses indicated that educational neuroscience contributed to classroom practices and strengthened teachers’ knowledge and awareness of effective learning. Results highlight the potential role of educational neuroscience in teacher training, particularly in reducing neuromyths, and offer directions for future research.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Project Number

124C110

Ethical Statement

The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Cappadocia University in Turkey (No: E-64577500-050.99-90932)

Thanks

We thank Dr. Öykü Mançe and Associate Professor Dr. Simge Aykan for their support in the training.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Special Talented Education, Educational Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Derya Atalan Ergin
0000-0002-6602-1985
Türkiye

Gülendam Akgül ^*
0000-0003-1648-3118
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

June 11, 2026

Publication Date

-

Submission Date

November 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 16, 2026

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Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

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Atalan Ergin, D., & Akgül, G. (2026). Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, Advanced Online Publication, 1-16. https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA

AMA

1.Atalan Ergin D, Akgül G. Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students. JGEDC. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):1-16. https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA

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Atalan Ergin, Derya, and Gülendam Akgül. 2026. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Educational Neuroscience Training for Teachers Working With Gifted Students”. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, no. Advanced Online Publication: 1-16. https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA.

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Atalan Ergin D, Akgül G (June 1, 2026) Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity Advanced Online Publication 1–16.

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[1]D. Atalan Ergin and G. Akgül, “Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students”, JGEDC, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 1–16, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA

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Atalan Ergin, Derya - Akgül, Gülendam. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Educational Neuroscience Training for Teachers Working With Gifted Students”. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity. Advanced Online Publication (June 1, 2026): 1-16. https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA.

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Atalan Ergin, Derya, and Gülendam Akgül. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Educational Neuroscience Training for Teachers Working With Gifted Students”. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, no. Advanced Online Publication, June 2026, pp. 1-16, https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA.

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1.Derya Atalan Ergin, Gülendam Akgül. Evaluating the effectiveness of educational neuroscience training for teachers working with gifted students. JGEDC [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;(Advanced Online Publication):1-16. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA86BN58PA