The Impact of Project Development Training on Problem-Solving Skills in The Case of Gifted High School Student

This study aimed to determine the impact of project development training on the problem-solving skills of gifted students. For this purpose, project development training was administered to gifted students. Prior to the training, a problem-solving skills perception scale was applied as a pre-test. Following the training, the same scale was applied as a post-test, and interviews were conducted with participants regarding their experiences. Mixed-method procedures were utilized in the study. According to the results, most students reported improvements in academic writing, reporting, and presentation techniques. After the training, students generally found the process functional. Additionally, the training increased their curiosity and motivation for research, and enhanced their problem-solving, creative and analytical thinking, The quantitative results indicated that participants' perceptions of their problem-solving skills increased significantly after the project training, suggesting a more positive perception of these skills.