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Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus

Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3 17 Ekim 2025
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Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus

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This qualitative study explores classroom teachers’ perspectives on the 2016 Life Studies Curriculum implemented in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The research aims to evaluate the functionality, applicability, and challenges of the curriculum through teacher experiences and insights. Data were collected from primary school teachers using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed through content analysis. Findings revealed that while the curriculum is generally perceived positively particularly in its structured and student-centered design teachers also identified significant limitations. These include a lack of alignment between textbooks and the curriculum, insufficient content related to national values and cultural events, abstract and developmentally inappropriate topics, and a scarcity of educational materials and technology. Moreover, the study highlights a predominance of traditional teaching practices due to these systemic shortcomings. Teachers expressed a strong need for curriculum revisions that prioritize practical, value-oriented, and interdisciplinary learning. Their suggestions included the incorporation of contemporary themes (e.g., environmental awareness, technology, space science), the development of visually enriched and activity-based textbooks, and the expansion of professional development opportunities. Overall, the study concludes that ensuring coherence among curriculum, textbooks, and classroom practice along with improved teacher support and contextual adaptation would significantly enhance the effectiveness of the Life Studies course in the TRNC education system.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Bu araştırma, araştırma ve yayın etiği kurallarına uygun olarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Lefke Avrupa Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Kurulu’nun 13.05.2022 tarih ve BAYEK007.05 sayılı kararı ile etik kurul izini ve KKTC MEB’den 28 Ekim 2022 tarih ve İÖD.0.00-174/06-22/E.19793 sayılı uygulama izni alınmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında yer alan katılımcılar gönüllülük esasına göre belirlenmiş ve veri toplama sürecinden önce kendilerine çalışmanın amacı, kapsamı ve süreçleri hakkında detaylı bilgi verilmiştir. Katılımcılardan, bilgilendirilmiş gönüllü onam formlarını onaylamaları talep edilmiştir.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Eğitimde Program Geliştirme, Eğitimde Program Değerlendirme, Sınıf Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Ozcan Palavan *
0000-0002-5830-0212
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti

Yayımlanma Tarihi

17 Ekim 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

21 Haziran 2025

Kabul Tarihi

8 Eylül 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Palavan, O. (2025). Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education, 9(3), 103-123. https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US
AMA
1.Palavan O. Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education. 2025;9(3):103-123. https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US
Chicago
Palavan, Ozcan. 2025. “Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus”. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education 9 (3): 103-23. https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US.
EndNote
Palavan O (01 Ekim 2025) Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education 9 3 103–123.
IEEE
[1]O. Palavan, “Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus”, Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education, c. 9, sy 3, ss. 103–123, Eki. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US
ISNAD
Palavan, Ozcan. “Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus”. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education 9/3 (01 Ekim 2025): 103-123. https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US.
JAMA
1.Palavan O. Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education. 2025;9:103–123.
MLA
Palavan, Ozcan. “Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus”. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education, c. 9, sy 3, Ekim 2025, ss. 103-2, https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US.
Vancouver
1.Ozcan Palavan. Teacher Perspectives on the Contemporary Life Studies Curriculum in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Education [Internet]. 01 Ekim 2025;9(3):103-2. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA97BJ98US