Trends of Garden Based Learning Approach: Example of School Garden Applications (2000-2015)

The aim of the study is to analyze the content of school gardening practices and to identify trends towards a garden-based learning approach. The scope of the study is composed of 162 articles published in full text in 21 different journals between 2000 and 2015. The related articles were subjected to descriptive content analysis using the "School Garden Practices Survey Form (SGPSF)" developed by the researcher. According to the results of the analysis, it is aimed to develop healthy living skills with the determination and development of academic performance in studies conducted within the scope of school garden practices. When the research models used in the researches are examined, it is seen that a specific research model is not used and the experimental research model is preferred. It has been determined that quantitative and qualitative data collection tools are used in the sample, especially pre-school and primary school students are included. When the results of school gardening practices are examined, it has been found that they have a positive effect on the development of academic performance, the development of healthy living skills, and the development of individual and social skills