Overview

This book analyzes curriculum studies in Turkey from the perspective of three paradigms—religion, science, and ideology—since the early 19th century. Using Islam as a guiding point, Turkish curriculum theory later evolved to become the classical curriculum theory. In this book, the author presents a historical account of the long, complex, and contested evolution of the Turkish curriculum, as shaped by the intellectual and international forces of the day. This interplay is designed to inform international curriculum studies across national borders.

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9781137535375

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“The book offers a detailed literature review on educational history, mostly from reliable sources. … an important and valuable study on the historical bases of curricula in Turkey. The book has been written in clear and fluent language.” (Mustafa Gündüz, History of Education, May 01, 2019)

The book offers a detailed literature review on educational history, mostly from reliable sources. ... an important and valuable study on the historical bases of curricula in Turkey. The book has been written in clear and fluent language. (Mustafa Gunduz, History of Education, May 01, 2019)

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Sümer Aktan is Assistant Professor in the Necatibey Faculty of Education at Balıkesir University, Turkey. His primary research interests are curriculum history and theory, educational philosophy, and instructional processes.  

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