Research Article

A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum

Volume: 15 Number: 1 February 1, 2026
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A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the relationship between the learning outcomes related to sustainability literacy in the 2024 Social Studies Curriculum, which was updated within the scope of the Turkish Century Education Model, and the sustainability components and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Document analysis method, one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the study. Within the scope of the study, learning outcomes related to sustainability literacy (13) in the social studies curriculum were associated with five sustainability literacy components (systems thinking, anticipatory competence, normative competence, strategic competence and interpersonal competence) and sub-concepts, and were also analyzed comparatively with SDGs. Deductive content analysis approach was used in the analysis process. As a result of the research, it was determined that the learning outcomes could be associated with the components of systems thinking, normative competence and strategic competence the most, and that the most relationships in terms of sustainable development goals were established with SDG 12 (Responsible production and consumption), SDG 13 (Climate action) and SDG 4 (Quality education). These findings show that the curriculum is structured in a way to support sustainability literacy and has the potential to contribute to students' acquisition of the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a sustainable future, albeit partially. It is recommended that a broader representation of SDGs should be ensured in the learning outcomes related to sustainability literacy in Social Studies Curriculum.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social Studies Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 1, 2026

Submission Date

September 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Barak, B. (2026). A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, 15(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1791975
AMA
1.Barak B. A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum. BUEFAD. 2026;15(1):1-15. doi:10.14686/buefad.1791975
Chicago
Barak, Belma. 2026. “A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 (1): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1791975.
EndNote
Barak B (February 1, 2026) A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 1 1–15.
IEEE
[1]B. Barak, “A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum”, BUEFAD, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 1–15, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.14686/buefad.1791975.
ISNAD
Barak, Belma. “A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15/1 (February 1, 2026): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1791975.
JAMA
1.Barak B. A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum. BUEFAD. 2026;15:1–15.
MLA
Barak, Belma. “A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, vol. 15, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 1-15, doi:10.14686/buefad.1791975.
Vancouver
1.Belma Barak. A Review on Sustainability Literacy through the Turkish Century Education Model 2024 Social Studies Curriculum. BUEFAD. 2026 Feb. 1;15(1):1-15. doi:10.14686/buefad.1791975

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