ERIC Number: EJ1211041
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Apr
Pages: 16
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Cultural Values Defining Turkish Nation: From the Perspectives of History Teachers
Gündüz, Mevlüt; Aktepe, Vedat; Sulak, Süleyman Erkam; Baspinar, Zuhal; Büyükkarci, Aysegül
International Journal of Instruction, v12 n2 p193-208 Apr 2019
This study, which aims to identify what values are significant for history teacher in teaching Turkish culture, was conducted based on qualitative research methods. Within this study, face to face interviews were done with 19 history teachers who serve in Isparta. According to data which was analyzed through content analysis and descriptive analysis techniques, participants mainly emphasized the values of patriotism, flag, and independence. Especially the terrorist incidents in recent times are thought to have had an impact on the opinions. Participants' perceptions of the concept of culture mostly focus on moral cultural elements. In response to the question of "Do the Turkish nation protect cultural values", it was found out that most of the teachers answered as "No". This finding can be regarded as universal values taking precedence over national values or our national values have deteriorated.
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Teacher Attitudes, History Instruction, Foreign Countries, History, Moral Values, Turkish
International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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