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The functioning of conceptual prototypes in social studies: A framework based on empirical research

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 8 - 20, 25.05.2025

İbrahim Can Güngör

https://doi.org/10.59320/alanyazin.1646958

Abstract

Conceptual prototypes represent the central tendency and idealized version of a category. These structures enable students in social studies to make sense of complex social phenomena and establish cognitive connections. Although previous research has consistently focused on children's or students' concept construction and learning processes, the role of conceptual prototypes in education and content areas such as social studies is often overlooked. Synthesizing and discussing current empirical evidence, this study provides educators with insights into understanding the role of conceptual prototypes, developing instructional strategies aligned with students' cognitive processes, recognizing the connections between prototypes and complex thinking pathways, and informing interventions. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of integrating conceptual prototype-oriented pedagogy into social studies.

Keywords

Cognitive skills conceptual prototypes prototype theory social studies

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Sosyal bilgilerde kavramsal prototiplerin işleyişi: Ampirik araştırmalara dayalı bir çerçeve

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 8 - 20, 25.05.2025

İbrahim Can Güngör

https://doi.org/10.59320/alanyazin.1646958

Abstract

Kavramsal prototipler bir kategorinin merkezi eğilimi ve idealleştirilmiş versiyonudur. Bu yapılar, sosyal bilgilerde öğrencilerin karmaşık sosyal olguları anlamlandırmalarını sağlar ve bilişsel bağlantılar kurmalarına olanak tanır. Önceki araştırmalar, çocukların ya da öğrencilerin kavram gelişimi ve kavram öğrenme süreçlerine tutarlı bir şekilde odaklanmasına karşın, kavramsal prototiplerin eğitimdeki ve sosyal bilgiler gibi içerik alanlarındaki rolü genellikle göz ardı edilmektedir. Mevcut ampirik kanıtları sentezleyen ve tartışan bu araştırma, eğitimcilere kavramsal prototiplerin rolünü kavrayarak öğrencilerin bilişsel süreçleriyle uyumlu öğretim stratejileri geliştirme, prototipler ve karmaşık düşünme yolları arasındaki bağlantıları anlama ve buna yönelik müdahaleler için bilgi sağlama konusunda içgörüler sunmaktadır. Ayrıca, kavramsal prototip odaklı pedagojinin sosyal bilgilere entegre edilmesinin gerekliliğinin altını çizmektedir.

Keywords

Bilişsel beceriler kavramsal prototipler prototip teorisi sosyal bilgiler

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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Social Studies Education, Learning Sciences
Journal Section Derleme Makelesi
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İbrahim Can Güngör 0000-0002-4267-5669

Publication Date May 25, 2025
Submission Date February 25, 2025
Acceptance Date May 6, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 6 Issue: 1

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APA Güngör, İ. C. (2025). Sosyal bilgilerde kavramsal prototiplerin işleyişi: Ampirik araştırmalara dayalı bir çerçeve. Alanyazın, 6(1), 8-20. https://doi.org/10.59320/alanyazin.1646958
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