The influence of global education on the Turkish social studies curriculum.
The Social Studies, vol.101, no.6, pp.254-259, 2010 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 101 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2010
- Journal Name: The Social Studies
- Journal Indexes: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
- Page Numbers: pp.254-259
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Global education has been debated and studied for the last two decades because of the developments in the world. Although global education involves different approaches and conceptualizations, it has influences on educational systems and curricula across the world. Likewise, the recent curriculum reform in Turkey has brought global education into perspective. The purpose of this article is to analyze the influence of global education on Turkey’s current social studies curriculum and to discuss possible revisions of the curriculum to empower global education in Turkey.