Rebus-Based Instruction as a Sustainable Pedagogical Approach for Citizenship and Cultural Sustainability: Enhancing Gifted Students’ Learning of Mesopotamian and Anatolian Civilizations

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