Journals / Necatibey Eğitim Fakültesi Elektronik Fen ve Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi / 2026 / Cilt: 20 Sayı: 1

A Teaching Experiment with Prospective Teachers: Investigating the Impact of Origami-Based Experiences from a Mathematics Education Perspective

Origami Deneyimlerinin Sınıf Öğretmeni Adaylarının Matematik Öğretimi Perspektiflerine Etkisi: Bir Öğretim Deneyi

Enes Demir(SİİRT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-9012-8109
Cahit Pesen(SİİRT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-9071-2770
Pages
384–410
Publication Date
2026-06-26
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In light of these results, it is recommended that origami be used more frequently in mathematics teaching and that different teaching models be developed accordingly.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Mathematics holds a significant place in every stage of life, and teaching this discipline correctly and meaningfully is of paramount importance.
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Abstract

Mathematics holds a significant place in every stage of life, and teaching this discipline correctly and meaningfully is of paramount importance. In this regard, mathematics educators are constantly striving to develop new methods and techniques to make mathematics teaching more effective. One of these techniques is origami, which has deep roots in history and offers a different perspective to the educational process. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of origami experiences on mathematics education from the pre-service teachers, based on their views and experiences. This study utilized a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research approach. The study group consisted of 74 fourth-year prospective teachers studying at a state university. Data regarding prospective teachers' experiences with origami activities were collected through interviews and observations; the obtained data were subjected to descriptive content analysis. The findings of the study were presented and the conclusions were interpreted. Accordingly, positive developments were observed in cognitive areas such as association, concretization, long-term attention, and creativity, which form the basis of mathematical thinking, in the participants who experienced the activity. Furthermore, it has been observed that factors such as breaking down prejudices, increasing self-confidence, and experiencing the joy of achievement have positive effects on learners, particularly in the affective dimension. Finally, positive improvements have also been recorded in psychomotor skills. In light of these results, it is recommended that origami be used more frequently in mathematics teaching and that different teaching models be developed accordingly.

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Matematik, yaşamın hemen her evresinde önemli bir yere sahiptir ve bu disiplinin doğru ve anlamlı bir şekilde öğretilmesi büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu doğrultuda matematik eğitimcileri, matematik öğretimini daha etkili hâle getirebilmek amacıyla sürekli olarak yeni yöntem ve teknikler geliştirmeye yönelmektedir. Bu tekniklerden biri, kökleri tarihin derinliklerine uzanan ve eğitim sürecine farklı bir bakış açısı kazandıran origamidir. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışmanın amacı, origami deneyimlerinin matematik eğitimi perspektifine etkisini sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının görüş ve deneyimleri çerçevesinde incelemektir. Bu çalışmada, nitel araştırma yaklaşımlarından biri olan fenomenolojik araştırma deseni kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu, bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören 74 dördüncü sınıf öğretmen adayından oluşmaktadır. Bu kapsamda öğretmen adaylarının origami etkinliklerine ilişkin deneyimlerine yönelik veriler, yapılan mülakatlar ve gözlemler aracılığıyla toplanmış; elde edilen veriler tanımlayıcı içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Elde edilen verilerin analizi sonucunda çalışmanın bulguları ortaya konmuş ve bu bulgular doğrultusunda sonuçlar yorumlanmıştır. Buna göre, deneyimi yaşayan katılımcılarda, matematiksel düşünmenin temellerini oluşturan ilişkilendirme, somutlaştırma, uzun süreli dikkat ve yaratıcılık gibi bilişsel alanlarda olumlu gelişimler gözlenmektedir. Ayrıca, duyuşsal boyutta özellikle önyargıların kırılması, özgüvenin artması ve başarma mutluluğu gibi faktörlerin öğrenen bireyler üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattığı gözlenmiştir. Son olarak, psiko-motor becerilerinde de olumlu gelişmeler kaydedilmiştir. Elde edilen bu sonuçlar ışığında, origaminin matematik öğretiminde daha sık kullanılması ve bu doğrultuda farklı öğretim modellerinin geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.

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Demir, E., Obay, M., Pesen, C., *, E. D. (2026). A Teaching Experiment with Prospective Teachers: Investigating the Impact of Origami-Based Experiences from a Mathematics Education Perspective. Necatibey Eğitim Fakültesi Elektronik Fen ve Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi, Cilt: 20 Sayı: 1, 384–410. https://doi.org/10.17522/balikesirnef.1888025

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