Research Article

Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum

Volume: 19 Number: 3 July 27, 2026
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Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Aim: This study compares the science and mathematics curricula of the Turkiye Century Education Model and China’s 2022 Compulsory Education Curriculum across key structural indicators. Methods: The study adopted a qualitative comparative design and examined official curriculum documents and related literature using document analysis. Findings: Both curricula are structured around holistic development, 21st-century competencies, literacy, and process-based assessment. The Türkiye education model prioritizes meaningful learning by simplifying content and linking it to daily life, grounded in the “Whole Person” paradigm. Conversely, the Chinese curriculum adopts a standardized, scalable teaching–learning process based on the “five educations together” approach and core competencies. In the Türkiye education model, sustainability is integrated into literacy and unit structures, while in China, it is framed within school–family–community cooperation. For assessment, the Türkiye education model constructs a process-oriented holistic approach (e.g., rubrics, performance tasks) as “evidence of learning,” whereas China’s system emphasizes standardized item banks and quality-monitoring mechanisms. Originality/Value: This study presents the first structured analysis comparing Turkiye’s 2024 education model and China's 2022 updated curricula on fundamental elements: aims, content, sustainability, and assessment. Providing significant insights for educational policy, the research also offers a coding scheme for future curriculum comparison studies

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Supporting Institution

No financial or in-kind support was received from any institution or organization for this study.

Ethical Statement

This study is based solely on document analysis and content analysis of official curricula and published academic sources. Since no data were collected from human participants, no intervention was conducted, and no personal data were processed, ethical committee approval was not required. Nevertheless, scientific ethical principles were observed throughout the process; the authenticity of the documents was verified, translation procedures were carried out to preserve meaning, and all sources were cited appropriately.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Multicultural Education, Comparative and Cross-Cultural Education, Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management), Education Policy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 27, 2026

Submission Date

January 14, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3

APA
Tutak, T., & Polat, M. (2026). Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, 19(3), 624-652. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1863052
AMA
1.Tutak T, Polat M. Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2026;19(3):624-652. doi:10.30831/akukeg.1863052
Chicago
Tutak, Tayfun, and Mehmet Polat. 2026. “Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 19 (3): 624-52. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1863052.
EndNote
Tutak T, Polat M (July 1, 2026) Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 19 3 624–652.
IEEE
[1]T. Tutak and M. Polat, “Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum”, Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 624–652, July 2026, doi: 10.30831/akukeg.1863052.
ISNAD
Tutak, Tayfun - Polat, Mehmet. “Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 19/3 (July 1, 2026): 624-652. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1863052.
JAMA
1.Tutak T, Polat M. Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2026;19:624–652.
MLA
Tutak, Tayfun, and Mehmet Polat. “Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, vol. 19, no. 3, July 2026, pp. 624-52, doi:10.30831/akukeg.1863052.
Vancouver
1.Tayfun Tutak, Mehmet Polat. Global Trends in Science and Mathematics Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Century of Turkiye Education Model and China’s 2022 Curriculum. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2026 Jul. 1;19(3):624-52. doi:10.30831/akukeg.1863052