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Comparison of Elementary Social Studies Curricula of Turkey and the United States on Values Education    
Yazarlar (3)
Zihni Merey
Gazi Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Zafer KUŞ Prof. Dr. Zafer KUŞ
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Kadir Karatekin
Kastamonu University, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
The purpose of this study is to compare the social studies teaching curricula of Turkey and the United States in terms of values education. The study is a model case study that relies upon one of the qualitative research methods. The data come from the elementary social studies curricula of both countries through the documents analysis method. The results of the study demonstrate that the social studies' curriculum of Turkey has more emphasis on individual and social values such as sensitivity, responsibility, solidarity, science, philanthropy, and patriotism, etc. On the other hand, the social studies curricula of the United States lays more emphasis on individual and social values such as sensitivity, science, responsibility, solidarity, and respect for individual rights, as well as democratic values such as diversity (difference), public good, and prevention of conflict. (Contains 1 footnote.)
Anahtar Kelimeler
Values | Social Studies | Social Studies Curricula | Turkey | the United States
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü Uluslararası alan indekslerindeki dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı KURAM VE UYGULAMADA EGITIM BILIMLERI
Dergi ISSN 1303-0485 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 04-2012
Cilt No 12
Sayı 2
Sayfalar 1627 / 1632
BM Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Atıf Sayıları
WoS 1
SCOPUS 1
Google Scholar 17

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