Research Article

An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model

Number: 75 July 31, 2025
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An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model

Abstract

The New Education Model is an approach that aims to structure education programs in Turkey in accordance with the needs of the age. This study particularly examines how Science and Social Studies Courses can be addressed with an interdisciplinary perspective. The case study method was used in the study. This method is generally used to provide a better understanding of complex social, psychological, environmental or institutional processes. This method was chosen in order to provide detailed, contextual analysis, related inferences and suggestions between the Science Course Curriculum and the Social Studies Course Curriculum. Therefore, the Science Course Curriculum and the Social Studies Course Curriculum were examined according to document analysis and evaluations were made in terms of 21st Century Skills, holistic education approach, values education and interdisciplinary relations. Accordingly, while the Science Course focuses on the development of scientific skills, the Social Studies Course aims to provide social awareness and values. In the study, the specific aims and achievements of both courses were compared in detail; common themes such as environmental awareness, sustainability and sensitivity to global problems were emphasized. According to the findings of the study, the interdisciplinary approach increases students ability to understand complex problems and produce creative solutions. For example, a subject such as environmental pollution is addressed with its scientific aspects in the Science Course and with its social and economic effects in the Social Studies Course. The New Education Model aims to provide students with a broader perspective with such integrated approaches.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Curriculum Evaluation in Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

February 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 75

APA
Tınmaz, S., Timur, B., & Atmaca, D. (2025). An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, 75, 410-421. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1631159
AMA
1.Tınmaz S, Timur B, Atmaca D. An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025;(75):410-421. doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1631159
Chicago
Tınmaz, Sebahattin, Betül Timur, and Davut Atmaca. 2025. “An Interdisciplinary Perspective Examination of Secondary School Science and Social Studies Courses in the Context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, nos. 75: 410-21. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1631159.
EndNote
Tınmaz S, Timur B, Atmaca D (July 1, 2025) An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty 75 410–421.
IEEE
[1]S. Tınmaz, B. Timur, and D. Atmaca, “An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model”, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, no. 75, pp. 410–421, July 2025, doi: 10.21764/maeuefd.1631159.
ISNAD
Tınmaz, Sebahattin - Timur, Betül - Atmaca, Davut. “An Interdisciplinary Perspective Examination of Secondary School Science and Social Studies Courses in the Context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 75 (July 1, 2025): 410-421. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1631159.
JAMA
1.Tınmaz S, Timur B, Atmaca D. An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025;:410–421.
MLA
Tınmaz, Sebahattin, et al. “An Interdisciplinary Perspective Examination of Secondary School Science and Social Studies Courses in the Context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, no. 75, July 2025, pp. 410-21, doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1631159.
Vancouver
1.Sebahattin Tınmaz, Betül Timur, Davut Atmaca. An interdisciplinary perspective examination of secondary school science and social studies courses in the context of the Century of Türkiye Maarif Model. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025 Jul. 1;(75):410-21. doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1631159

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