Place of Some Cultural Objects in 7th Grade Social Sciences Textbooks
Abstract
Nations
that have strong connections with their past can reach their objectives more
reliable and secure. This can be achieved through culture. Culture is
transmitted to new generations mostly by education. Educational institutions
undertake the role of transmitting culture to new generations, developing and
changing the culture of that society. Schools are the most important
educational institutions of one’s life. Schools use different kinds of
materials while carrying on this goal. Textbooks are the most important element
of these materials. Aim of this study was to examine Social Sciences’ textbooks
which are being used in 7th grade classes in public schools; recommended by
National Education authorities, in terms of selected cultural values which are
determined as: family life, lifestyle, traditions, ceremonies, and holidays.
This study was implemented by document analysis which is one of the qualitative
studies. This study was based on a descriptive analysis and descriptive study
model which investigates cultural objects within specified textbooks in regard
to visual and textual respects. After the inspection of 7th grade social
sciences textbooks of Ministry of National Education, it can be concluded that
some cultural objects were mentioned but these are not enough. Especially for
social science course culture should be more emphasized. Social sciences course
is not only a history course but also a course that should include culture as
well.
Keywords
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