Investigation of Secondary Education Turkish Revolution History and Kemalism Course Outcomes in terms of Root Values

Abstract

Values are part of the essence, rooted in the past and nourished to shed light on the present and even the future. The best way to preserve and internalize them is through education. Education is not merely about raising academically successful individuals; its primary duty is to cultivate individuals who embrace fundamental values, understand their responsibilities, and develop morally and ethically. The future of a society depends on individuals who reinforce and enhance these values with their competencies.

The primary elements that contribute to values education include families, schools, social environments, media, and books. The best way to connect these elements underscores the importance of education. Undoubtedly, the structured and systematic implementation of education in schools plays a crucial role in ensuring values education.

The education system fulfills its role in instilling values through an educational curriculum that encompasses the teaching program. The learning outcomes in the curriculum should be designed to reflect our rootvalues justice, friendship, honesty, self-discipline, patience, respect, love, responsibility, patriotism, and benevolence. These values gain significance when blended with their associated sub-values. When analyzing the learning outcomes of the secondary school course "History of Turkish Revolution and Kemalism " in terms of rootvalues, it is evident that these values are extensively covered, although some are emphasized more than others