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Citizenship Education, Interculturality and the Sustainability of Global Society

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 1127

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Department of Didactics of Mathematical and Social Sciences, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Citizenship education is the central theme of this Special Issue, which aims to analyse how civic values such as democracy, active participation, critical thinking, and environmental awareness contribute to the sustainability of global society.

The Special Issue will focus on education for democratic citizenship, analysing educational practices aimed at preparing individuals to participate actively, responsibly, critically, and ethically in the social, political, and cultural life of society.

From an international perspective, this monograph addresses a wide range of topics, including the following:

• Digital citizenship and participation in online environments: Preparing students to identify disinformation and engage democratically in digital contexts.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Pedro Miralles-Martínez
Dr. Raquel Sánchez-Ibáñez
Dr. Pedro Miralles-Sánchez
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • active citizenship
  • sustainability education
  • interculturality
  • citizenship education
  • historical thinking
  • disinformation
  • critical thinking
  • critical intersectionality
  • problem-based learning
  • project-based learning
  • service learning

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Rebus-Based Instruction as a Sustainable Pedagogical Approach for Citizenship and Cultural Sustainability: Enhancing Gifted Students’ Learning of Mesopotamian and Anatolian Civilizations
by Beyza Turan Korkutata and Mustafa İçen
Sustainability 2026, 18(9), 4220; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18094220 - 23 Apr 2026
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This study examined the potential of rebus-based instruction as a visually enriched pedagogical approach for supporting gifted students’ learning of Mesopotamian and Anatolian civilizations. Within the framework of sustainable education, the study focused on instructional practices that promote meaningful learning, active cognitive engagement, [...] Read more.
This study examined the potential of rebus-based instruction as a visually enriched pedagogical approach for supporting gifted students’ learning of Mesopotamian and Anatolian civilizations. Within the framework of sustainable education, the study focused on instructional practices that promote meaningful learning, active cognitive engagement, and the short-term retention of knowledge, particularly in relation to cultural and historical understanding. A mixed-methods research design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through a pre-test–post-test quasi-experimental design, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. The study group consisted of 18 gifted students enrolled in a Science and Art Center (BILSEM) in Istanbul during the 2024–2025 academic year. Of these, 11 students were assigned to the experimental group and 7 to the control group. The experimental group received rebus-based instruction, whereas the control group was taught using traditional teaching methods. Quantitative findings showed a statistically significant improvement in the academic achievement scores of the students in the experimental group compared with their pre-test scores. Qualitative findings further indicated that rebus-based instruction enhanced students’ motivation, creativity, visual perception, and analytical thinking, while also supporting meaningful learning and short-term recall over a one-month interval. In addition, students demonstrated an improved ability to recall and accurately identify historical civilizations. Overall, the findings suggest that rebus-based instruction may be a promising pedagogical approach for promoting engaging and meaningful learning experiences and for supporting the teaching of cultural and historical knowledge in gifted education. Full article
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