ERIC Number: EJ1207318
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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A Comparative Study on Basic Education Curricula of Finland and Turkey in Foreign Language Teaching
Irican, Elif Sezen
International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, v9 n2 p137-156 2017
This study aims to provide information for researchers and policy-makers targeting at improving foreign (English) language education in their countries by showing the differences between the foreign language curricula of Turkey and Finland. Finnish National Core Curricula, along with the new curricula launched by the Finnish National Board of Education in August 2016, were analyzed. Document analysis was used as a method, and necessary documents and links were provided by the Embassy of Finland in Ankara, the Finnish National Board of Education, and Republic of Turkey the Ministry of National Education via e-mail and mail services and Amazon. This study is unique as the reform in Finland is a brand-new issue and required to be investigated further in terms of English Language Teaching.
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries, Educational Improvement, Core Curriculum, Educational Change, Teaching Methods, Cultural Awareness, Learning Strategies, Multiple Literacies, Technological Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Student Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Opportunities
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey; Finland
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