The Form Of The Educational administration For The Elementary Stage In Some Middle Eastern Countries (A Comparative Study)

Year 2021, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 26 - 50, 31.05.2021

Ömer Haraki

Abstract

The study aimed to compare the form of the educational system in some Middle Eastern countries (Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran) through the Intentional sample and the use of the descriptive research method and the study concluded the following conclusions:- By comparing the education systems in the field of education, we indicate that there are some links in which previous education systems share free and compulsory education at the elementary school level. - Countries such as Syria and Iran share a totalitarian education system, and a more open education system was observed in Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.- In terms of the institutions responsible for education, was noticed that the Ministry of National Education and local education directorates have role in the regulation of the education process. The main decisions and procedures were had left to the Ministry of National Education.- In terms of education policies, Saudi Arabia and Iran have higher councils responsible for the country's education policies.- The Ministry of Education is concerned with developing education policies after consulting with the country's bodies in Egypt, Turkey, and Syria.- Turkey, Syria, and Iran rely on national languages for teaching, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia offer a large amount of space for foreign curricula.- The countries of study share the existence of the private education sector. While the private education sector is common in Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, it is less common in Syria.

Keywords

Form of Educatinal sysrem, Primary school, Middle east

Supporting Institution

UNICEF, UNESCO, ATATURK UNIVERSITY.

Project Number

790400

Thanks

Thanks for Prof.dr: Adnan Kuçukoğlu, Director of Institute of Education Sciences at Ataturk University

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