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标题：The New Social Studies Curriculum from the Teachers’ Point Of View: A Study in the Adana Province of Turkey
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作者：Ahmet Doğanay ve Mediha Sarı
期刊名称：Ilköğretim-Online
印刷版ISSN：1305-3515
出版年度：2008
卷号：7
期号：02
出版社：Ilköğretim-Online
摘要：The main purpose of this study is to evaluate opinions of social studies and classroom teachers on social studies curriculum. Sample of the study was drawn randomly by using cluster sampling technique among all fourth, fifth grade classroom teachers and social studies teachers in central districts of Adana province. “Social Studies Curriculum Evaluation Questionnaire” which was developed by the researchers was used as main data collection tool. Descriptive statistics and content analysis techniques were used in analyzing data. Findings indicated that measurement and evaluation part of the curriculum was found most weak side of the curriculum among aim, content and learning-teaching process. However, general philosophy, assumptions and perspective of the curriculum, applicability of the curriculum and in service training needs of teachers were found more negative than curriculum itself. Teachers believe that the curriculum resemble contemporary educational thought but there are some problems in implementation. The most important problem is the absent of society, parents, physical conditions and in-service training supports.
关键词：Curriculum development, Social studies curriculum, Curriculum evaluation