Using Extrascholastic Learning Environments in Teaching History Topics to Students With Learning Difficulties

Abstract

The concept of extrascholastic learning argues that education can take place not only within the confines of the classroom or school but also in any environment that serves the intended learning purpose. Extrascholastic learning-based education, which enables students to acquire primary life experiences, provides significant advantages in terms of making instruction more concrete and ensuring the permanence of learning. This advantage is considered to be a significant opportunity for students with learning disabilities to eliminate learning deficiencies. This chapter aims to explain the theoretical foundation of extrascholastic learning-based education, the identification process of students with learning difficulties, the educational practices they are included in at the end of the process, highlighting significant considerations regarding extrascholastic learning activity process, presenting a sample lesson plan for teaching history topics, and providing sample activities to be used during implementation.