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The Journal of Science, Technology, Education, Art and Medicine, vol.9, no.1, pp.69-92, 2026 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
This research was conducted to examine the opinions and experiences of secondary school students who experienced forest school-based education practices that adopted the principle of raising environmental literacy individuals. In the research, the case study method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The study group consisted of 5th grade secondary school students studying in a public school in a rural area. The researcher, who has a nature education certificate, prepared an education plan that lasts 10 weeks. The datas collected using a semi-structured interview form was analysed using thematic analysis method. According to the research findings, it was observed that the students' views on forest school-based education practices were positive. It was observed that the students established an emotional bond with the environment and had a protective attitude towards nature. Also, their behaviours' sensitivity towards environment have increased. In this context, the forest school approach, which is thought to be an alternative to traditional closed classroom environments, will ensure that students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards the environment progress positively thanks to rich learning activities.