History and civic education in Turkey

Avaroğullari Muhammet; Demir Alpaslan; Akshulakova Bibigul: History and civic education in Turkey. In: Compass to history and civic education : comparing history education in 16 European and Asian Countries. pp. 218-241. (2025)

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The contemporary era has witnessed a remarkable expansion in the accessibility of information, including historical data. This ease of access to information has not only transformed the landscape of history education but also influenced the broader field of education. Since the advent of the 20th century, the evolving understanding of history has profoundly impacted the discipline, initially challenging the narrow perception of history as solely political and subsequently prompting the incorporation of methodological concepts beyond the basic tenets. These methodological concepts can be expressed as historical thinking skills. Upon examination of the basic documents related to history teaching in Turkey, it becomes evident that historical thinking skills are strongly emphasized. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding the practical implementation of these skills. The primary link between history education and citizenship education in Turkey is the development of individuals who are capable of critical thinking and questioning. Citizenship education, on the other hand, is largely left to the discretion of the social studies course. In Turkey, where the education system is highly centralized, the same history curriculum is used throughout the country. In addition to the curriculum, textbooks are also determined by the Ministry of National Education. Although history education begins in the eighth grade of secondary school, it is mainly taught in high school. The fact that history-related questions are included in both high school entrance exams and university entrance exams demonstrates the importance of this course. History is taught with a hybrid approach, integrating both thematic and chronological methodologies. This pedagogical approach reflects the inherent tension between the teaching of historical content and the development of critical thinking skills, which is a significant challenge in the context of history education in Turkey.

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