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Title: Exploring the Rich Metaphorical Representations of Basic Science Concept among Gifted Student
Language: English
Authors: Tuba Demirci (ORCID 0000-0001-9248-5073), Gamze Kocabas (ORCID 0000-0002-8181-4617)
Source: International Journal of Modern Education Studies. 2025 9(1):115-154.
Availability: International Journal of Modern Education Studies. Available from: Mevlut Aydogmus. Necmettin Erbakan University Ahmet Kelesopglu Education Faculty A-319 Meram Konya, 42000, Turkey. e-mail: ijonmes@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijonmes.net/index.php/ijonmes
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 40
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Grade 3
Primary Education
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Grade 5
Middle Schools
Grade 6
Grade 7
Junior High Schools
Secondary Education
Grade 8
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Figurative Language, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Science Education, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
ISSN: 2618-6209
Abstract: This study explores the metaphorical perceptions of gifted students towards basic science concepts. A total of 210 gifted students participated in the study, which utilized a phenomenology design to reveal the metaphors used by students to describe the concepts of 'universe, living thing, matter, light, sound, electricity and environment'. A metaphor data collection form was used as the data collection tool. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the most frequent metaphors used by gifted students included 'infinity' for the concept of 'Universe', 'pen' for the concept of 'Living things', 'human' for the concept of 'Matter', 'sun' for the concept of 'Light', 'wave' for the concept of 'Sound', 'water' for the concept of 'Electricity', and 'home' for the concept of 'Environment'. Overall, the study highlights the broad level of thought among gifted students when it comes to conceptualizing basic science concepts through metaphorical thinking. The findings of this study have important implications for science education and instruction, particularly in terms of promoting more creative and imaginative approaches to teaching and learning science.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1476488
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