Comparison of Primary School English Language Curricula of Turkey and Germany (North RhineWestphalia, Baden Württemberg, Berlin)
Abstract
Purpose: Comparison studies are necessary not just for the preparation but also for the successful implementation and revision
of the curriculum. By comparing English language teaching in Germany, which is more successful than Turkey based on the
international exam results, with English language teaching in Turkey, which has on-going problems for many years, may show
the role of the curriculum in these problems. Therefore, the aim of this study is to take an in-depth look at the primary school
English language curricula in Turkey and Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Berlin) to reveal the
similarities and differences.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Bereday model was used as comparative education model and document analysis was applied
for analysis in this qualitative study.
Findings: As a result, it was observed that language learning strategies and intercultural education do not take place in the
primary school English language curriculum in Turkey whereas in the states of Germany these topics are emphasized; English
curricula in the states of Germany have general framework but content is structured in units in Turkey.
Conclusions: Program design should be revised to increase teacher autonomy and intercultural and language learning
strategies should be emphasized in the primary school English language curriculum in Turkey.
Keywords
Primary school English language curriculum, Comparative education, Bereday Model, Turkey, Germany
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