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Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions

Cilt: 59 Sayı: 1 15 Nisan 2026
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Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions

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In social studies courses, it is important for students to correctly understand the basic concepts of democracy in order to acquire democratic citizenship competencies. This study aims to examine students' misconceptions about democracy and how these concepts are addressed in social studies courses. Conducted as a case study within the framework of qualitative research designs, the participants of the study consisted of 7th grade students and a social studies teacher at a middle school in Eskişehir. Data were collected through word association tests, observation, interviews, and document analysis, and evaluated through descriptive analysis. According to the research data, some students conceptualized the concepts of rights, equality, and choice correctly, but conceptualized the concepts of freedom and sovereignty incorrectly. However, it was determined that students' conceptualizations of democracy, justice, law, and participation were inadequate. Furthermore, it was determined that in social studies courses, teacher preferred traditional methods in teaching concepts, but incorporated democratic values and behaviors in daily classroom practices. The teacher's attitude, classroom teaching processes, teaching program, and textbook play an important role in the formation of student perceptions and misconceptions about democracy and related concepts. In line with the research findings, it is recommended that various teaching methods be preferred in the teaching of basic concepts related to democracy and that the teaching program and textbook content be reviewed and restructured.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Bilgiler Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Nisan 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

3 Haziran 2025

Kabul Tarihi

1 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 59 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ertuğrul, T., & Ersoy, A. (2026). Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), 59(1), 273-334. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1713351
AMA
1.Ertuğrul T, Ersoy A. Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions. AÜEBFD. 2026;59(1):273-334. doi:10.30964/auebfd.1713351
Chicago
Ertuğrul, Tuba, ve Arife Ersoy. 2026. “Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 59 (1): 273-334. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1713351.
EndNote
Ertuğrul T, Ersoy A (01 Nisan 2026) Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 59 1 273–334.
IEEE
[1]T. Ertuğrul ve A. Ersoy, “Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions”, AÜEBFD, c. 59, sy 1, ss. 273–334, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.30964/auebfd.1713351.
ISNAD
Ertuğrul, Tuba - Ersoy, Arife. “Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES) 59/1 (01 Nisan 2026): 273-334. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.1713351.
JAMA
1.Ertuğrul T, Ersoy A. Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions. AÜEBFD. 2026;59:273–334.
MLA
Ertuğrul, Tuba, ve Arife Ersoy. “Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions”. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), c. 59, sy 1, Nisan 2026, ss. 273-34, doi:10.30964/auebfd.1713351.
Vancouver
1.Tuba Ertuğrul, Arife Ersoy. Teaching Basic Concepts Related to Democracy in Social Studies Courses and Conceptual Misconceptions. AÜEBFD. 01 Nisan 2026;59(1):273-334. doi:10.30964/auebfd.1713351

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