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Hello, I am Kuzey Kıraç. I am 8 years old. I love playing Roblox. I live in Eskişehir.

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Hello, I am Kuzey Kıraç. I am 8 years old. I love playing Roblox. I live in Eskişehir.

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Yes, he wrote it :D and here is me with my brother.

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1. What were the underlying reasons for the 2017 curriculum revision as stated by the MoNE?

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1. What were the underlying reasons for the 2017 curriculum revision as stated by the MoNE?

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The reason for the 2017 curriculum revision is to make students progress in their socio-culture, technology, and self-development. They should get a chance to develop both studies and scientific researches. Students are our country's hope for the future. Thus, the aim of this revision is to improve our students. To be more specific, developing students according to the new world's futuristic sides and make students understand human rights in every way is the aim. To do these improvements, curriculum revision entered into force.

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2. What is the underlying educational philosophy of the NC?

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2. What is the underlying educational philosophy of the NC?

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In 2005, constructivism was the main educational philosophy in Turkey's education system. However, the 2017 curriculum reform has not any direct explanation about which educational philosophy is based on. In the 2017 curriculum reform, it is stated that the new curriculum is focused on innovation, social skills, life-based practical lessons, etc. Moreover, it is also shown that the new curriculum also has some common features with constructivism.

This video tells us what is constructivism and what its characteristics.

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Constructivism in Education (See link below for "What is Constructivism?")

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3. What is the core element that was introduced as the main focus of all the teaching programs in the National Curriculum?

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3. What is the core element that was introduced as the main focus of all the teaching programs in the National Curriculum?

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The main focus of the 2017 curriculum reform is social values and value education. After the reviews in the lectures and curriculum, each learning outcomes rewrite under the lights of social values and value education. Combining learning outcomes and social values and value education shows us that the new curriculum finds it essential to reflect these values in the class.

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4. What are the 10 root values and related attitudes and behaviors?

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4. What are the 10 root values and related attitudes and behaviors?

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VALUES & RELATED BEHAVIORS

- Justice: being fair, acting equally, making decisions whether it's right or wrong.

- Friendship: Being understanding, supportive, loyal.

- Honesty: Be reliable, take the right way, don't cheat.

- Self-Control: Controlling behaviors and emotions, taking their responsibilities, obeying the rules of courtesy when necessary (apologizing, thanking)

- Patience: Perseverance, tolerance, ability to wait

- Respect: Not being arrogant, respecting other people's preferences and thoughts, acting according to the person's position (position is not mean to be a job but a pure heart)

- Love: To value, care, be loyal, be polite to people you consider as your family member.

- Responsibility: Being responsible to the individual, loved ones, and homeland.

- Patriotism: Being hardworking, caring about your country, obeying the laws, being a respectful individual.

- Helpfulness: Being generous, helping each other, able to work together.

(By the way, from my point of view, it should have been taught by the parents way before school. Our children won't be rude if their parents weren't rude.)

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5. What are some criticisms regarding values education as suggested and implemented?

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5. What are some criticisms regarding values education as suggested and implemented?

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The main educational philosophy is -unfortunately- making students "Eastern Muslims." Taking out some of the topics such as evolutionary theory, combining different big lessons into basic lessons such as lessons about Atatürk. Adding "Jehadism" into normal schools (this subject was in the "İmamhatip Schools" already which is not a good situation from my point of view.) These changes make students ignorant. The students should learn physics, language, etc. not "Jehadism." It is reactionism in the education system.

In this video, you will understand this question clearly. The title actually explains it already.

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Öğrenmek İçin Okulu Bıraktım | Çağla Karaali | TEDxKAS

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6. Another pillar of the NC was announced to be “Key Competences” which were also statedto be integrated in the teaching programs and syllabuses (for example, ELTPs are claimedto have them). What are these competencies? Name them and give 2-3 example skills,knowledge areas and attitudes that are related to these competencies?

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6. Another pillar of the NC was announced to be “Key Competences” which were also statedto be integrated in the teaching programs and syllabuses (for example, ELTPs are claimedto have them). What are these competencies? Name them and give 2-3 example skills,knowledge areas and attitudes that are related to these competencies?

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Communication in the mother tongue: Communicating in the light of any environment if necessary. Individuals should be able to express their ideas or thought in a persuasive way of writing or speaking.

Communication in foreign languages: Individuals should be curious about any language and its cultural differences. As a part of an individual's life, one should be able to learn the informal -colloquial- language and he/she should know how to use it appropriately.

Mathematics competence: One should know mathematical theories, measurements, basic operations, formulas, and notations. Moreover, one should also know how to use basic math in everyday life.

Science and technology competence: One should be able to comprehend individual responsibilities towards natural life. Besides that, one should also understand the effect of science and technology on natural life.

Digital competence: One should be questioning the reliability of available information and sources of information. Giving an example, students in 3rd grade learn how to use digital sources. Using the necessary tools while obtaining or producing information is also essential.

Learning to learn: Applying what the individual learns in various life situations. Evaluating his/her learning and work is one of the "learning to learn" key competence.

Initiative and entrepreneurship perception: Students should be able to evaluate ethical values, make an effective presentation, and be accommodating.

Social and public competencies: Empathy, solidarity, cooperation is essential parts of this key competence. Moreover, a citizen should avoid stress and conflicts, respect someone's private life.

Cultural awareness and expression: Citizens should be aware of cultural and linguistic diversity. Plus, citizens should give importance and appreciation to any artwork.

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7. What are some criticisms regarding “Key Competences”?

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7. What are some criticisms regarding “Key Competences”?

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In the 2017 curriculum reform, the essential part is adapting social values and value education to lectures. However, this adjustment needs detailed work by the researchers. Thus, the biggest issue in this curriculum is the lack of researches about key competencies. This curriculum needs a group of researchers in different proficiencies in order to make it of good quality. However, as we can see in the learning outcomes, these "values" are not well prepared for both teachers and students. They are not scientific they are just a couple of basic sentences that barely explain the values.

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8. In this new curriculum revision movement were the primary and secondary ELTPs revised as well? 

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8. In this new curriculum revision movement were the primary and secondary ELTPs revised as well? 

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Yes, to be more specific; the biggest change in ELTPs is the beginner grade and teaching theory. Until 2013, ELTPs were given in the 4th grades to start, with the changes of it, ELTPs started to given in 2nd grades. This is of course a good chance for ELT. In the 2017 curriculum reform, ELTPs changed as constructivism. It changed from theoretical information to (spoken language) practical information.

In the following article, you can find 2nd grades ELTPs importance.

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9. With the new curriculum revision an important step regarding English language teaching was also taken? What is it? Give some very brief information about what it comprises?

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9. With the new curriculum revision an important step regarding English language teaching was also taken? What is it? Give some very brief information about what it comprises?

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As you know, second language acquisition is an important part of our lives because human nature's essential is communication. Thus, the 2017 curriculum reform tackles the problem which is ELT hours in schools and increases the hours of it in order to take the responsibility as ELT's importance for students. The hours raised up to 18.

In the following research article, you can read and understand clearly the changes of ELTP between 2008 to 2017.

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1. What you have learned through this task?

I learned the details of the 2017 curriculum reform and its essentials such as social values and value education. Moreover, I learned ELTPs changes and new features after the 2017 curriculum reform.

2. What you would like to learn more about?

I would like to learn about this theoretical curriculum's application in schools. Is it really working on or is it only a lie? Actually, I searched this online and observed from me and my brother's education life. In line with my inferences, unfortunately, this curriculum is overrated. In theory, it seems nice, but in practice, its application is not happening the way it shows.

3. What you have not truly understood so you need to read more?

I really do not understand the fact that the new topics of lectures. I needed to deep in to understand well. In the and, I found it unbelievable taking out Atatürk's principles and reforms, evolution theory. Plus, adding jihadism is way out of me.

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https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/378739
https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/441121
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4BWpJ85jys&t=7s&ab_channel=PHILO-notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V9tn0__YB4&t=33s&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
https://ttkb.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2017_07/18160003_basin_aciklamasi-program.pdf

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This is the peer rubric that my friend (Seren Temelkaya) prepared for my padlet.

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This is the peer rubric that my friend (Seren Temelkaya) prepared for my padlet.