Task 4: Essential Features of the NC by Hilal Tezaldı https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs en-us 2021-04-16 10:58:01 UTC 2025-04-11 16:27:05 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What were the underlying reasons for the 2017 curriculum revision as stated by the MoNE? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424861308 In the beginning of the renovation works, development plans, 64 and 65. action plans of our governments,  the results of the exams and scientific research has been effective. As a result, existing curricula In line with the innovations and developments in learning teaching theory and approaches, requirements to meet the changing needs of the individual and society has been renovated.

]]> 2021-04-16 10:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424861308 2. What is the underlying educational philosophy of the NC? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424865860 It is aimed to raise generations that; being an "individual" and at the same time belonging to a much larger "world family", connected to the society he lives in, his country, his land, have necessary technical knowledge.]]> 2021-04-16 11:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424865860 3. What is the core element that was introduced as the main focus of all the teaching programs in the National Curriculum? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424867209  Unlike the previous curricula, values ​​and values ​​education in the renewed curriculum formed its main focus. The root values ​​are: justice, friendship, honesty, self-control, patience, respect, love, responsibility, patriotism, benevolence.]]> 2021-04-16 11:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424867209 4. What are the 10 root values and related attitudes and behaviors? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424870196 10 Root values are; justice, friendship, honesty, self-control, patience, respect, love, responsibility, patriotism, benevolence.]]> 2021-04-16 11:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424870196 5. What are some criticisms regarding values education as suggested and implemented? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424871670 No information was available on how the values ​​were determined at all grade levels. Only English program included in the Basic Law of National Education
explanations regarding the values ​​were given. In addition, while some courses such as Social Studies giving the list of values, there was no such list for the Visual Arts course. Since the attitudes and behaviors about some values ​​are open to interpretation, it may cause teachers not to understand and thus to incomplete learning.]]> 2021-04-16 11:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424871670 6. Another pillar of the NC was announced to be “Key Competences” which were also stated to be integrated in the teaching programs and syllabuses. What are these competencies? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424872209 1) Communication in the Mother Tongue
Communicate effectively using written, verbal and non-verbal communication tools
setup.
2) Communication in foreign languages
Informal language (colloquial language) as part of lifelong learning
learning.
3) Mathematics proficiency
To know mathematical theories, measurements, basic operations, formulas and notations.
4) Science and technology competence
Asking questions and making evidence-based conclusions to understand natural life.
5) Digital competence
Legal and ethical principles to be considered in the use of interactive media understanding and responsible
6) Learning to learn
Knowing your own strategies, strengths and weaknesses.
7) Initiative and entrepreneurship perception
Recognizing opportunities in personal, professional and / or business life.
8) Social and public competences
Knowing the rules of conduct accepted in different societies and environments (eg business).
9) Cultural awareness and expression
 Awareness of local, national and international cultural heritage.

]]> 2021-04-16 11:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424872209 7. What are some criticisms regarding “Key Competences” hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424874893 How are your skills with lessons that the explanations regarding that they will be associated are not included in the curriculum of the courses, they are listed only as a list of skills and short descriptions is seen. Simplification of gains, Also requested by teachers and families and it is a positive situation that puts teaching skills to the forefront. teachers' competencies and strengthening its quality; to provide them with the necessary materials and resources studies should be done.]]> 2021-04-16 11:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424874893 8. In this new curriculum revision movement were the primary and secondary ELTPs revised as well? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424876642 Until 1997, the earliest that English was taught in Turkey was at secondary school. In 1997, with the introduction of the eight-year compulsory education, English was offered from the fourth grade. A new foreign language curriculum was prepared and applied in the academic year of 2013–2014 by the MoNE. In the curriculum, it was stated that the majority of learners in Turkey were unable to use English to communicate and that was related to the status of the language as an academic requirement, rather than a communication tool. The curriculum was proposed to establish a relationship between the material used and the students’ daily lives (MoNE, 2013). (Aksoy, 2020)]]> 2021-04-16 11:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424876642 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? hilaltezaldi https://padlet.com/hilaltezaldi/42c74cb7cuaw8wcs/wish/1424877137 Teaching improvement studies in language teaching predominantly MoNE, which aims to increase the duration of information and communication technologies and the spread of international relations, the increasing importance of knowing a foreign language. On the grounds that as of 2016-17, 5th graders will only receive foreign language education is shared.

18 lessons at eligible schools, on request and upon request of parents Foreign language lessons were taught. 

In addition to the content-related problems in foreign language education, the most stating that the important difficulty is in the number of teachers and teacher competence. If the application is spread across the country, It is stated that there will be  approximately 40,000 teachers are needed.
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