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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

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This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of 8th-grade history textbooks used in the Turkic Republics, including Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Utilizing a qualitative research design, the study employed document analysis to examine the distribution of content, language and presentation characteristics, visual design elements, and assessment-evaluation practices within the textbooks. A total of twelve textbooks officially approved by the respective ministries of education were analyzed through a criterion-based evaluation rubric developed in line with expert opinions. The findings reveal significant differences among the textbooks regarding their historical scope and pedagogical orientations. Textbooks in Türkiye and TRNC focus exclusively on national history, whereas those in Azerbaijan demonstrate a more balanced structure, integrating national, Turkic, and world history content. Visual and text design features indicate that student-centered approaches are more prominent in Azerbaijan and TRNC textbooks, while textbooks from some countries, such as Uzbekistan, predominantly present dense block texts that may hinder student engagement. Additionally, substantial disparities were found in assessment practices, with Türkiye offering a wider variety of question types targeting higher-order thinking skills. Overall, the study concludes that although the Turkic Republics share a common historical legacy, their history education practices diverge considerably due to varying national policies and pedagogical priorities. It is recommended that history textbooks be improved in terms of content balance, visual design, and assessment strategies to better support the development of historical thinking skills and a comprehensive historical perspective among students.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Bilgiler Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

21 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 21 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aliç, İ., Çiftçi, B., & Dönmez, A. (2025). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 21(2), 231-247. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1840545
AMA
1.Aliç İ, Çiftçi B, Dönmez A. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. EKU. 2025;21(2):231-247. doi:10.17244/eku.1840545
Chicago
Aliç, İsa, Barış Çiftçi, ve Ayşegül Dönmez. 2025. “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 21 (2): 231-47. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1840545.
EndNote
Aliç İ, Çiftçi B, Dönmez A (01 Aralık 2025) COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 21 2 231–247.
IEEE
[1]İ. Aliç, B. Çiftçi, ve A. Dönmez, “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS”, EKU, c. 21, sy 2, ss. 231–247, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.17244/eku.1840545.
ISNAD
Aliç, İsa - Çiftçi, Barış - Dönmez, Ayşegül. “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 21/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 231-247. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1840545.
JAMA
1.Aliç İ, Çiftçi B, Dönmez A. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. EKU. 2025;21:231–247.
MLA
Aliç, İsa, vd. “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, c. 21, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 231-47, doi:10.17244/eku.1840545.
Vancouver
1.İsa Aliç, Barış Çiftçi, Ayşegül Dönmez. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEXTBOOKS USED IN THE TURKIC REPUBLICS: A QUALITATIVE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. EKU. 01 Aralık 2025;21(2):231-47. doi:10.17244/eku.1840545