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Curricular Studies & Perspectives 2026, Vol. 2(1) 27-47
Integration of Social Science Skills in the 2024 Century of Türkiye Education Model Curricula
pp. 27 - 47
Publish Date: April 30, 2026 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
In a digitalized world, social sciences are important for young generations to understand complex global issues, develop critical thinking skills, and actively participate in society as ethical and conscious citizens in the digital age. The aim of this study is to reveal the extent to which SSS are included in pre-school, primary, secondary, and high school curricula published in 2024. For this study, which was conducted with the document review design, one of the qualitative research methods, 26 different curricula published in 2024 were examined. Social Sciences content area skills were used in 11 of these programs. SSS was mostly used in the Philosophy, History, and Turkish Revolution History and Kemalism (8th grade) courses. It was determined that SBAB12.Logical Reasoning skill and some integrated skills (SBAB1.1., SBAB7.7., and SBAB7.8.) among the 17 SSS’s identified in the TCC were not included in any learning outcomes. SSS was used in 211 out of 668 learning outcomes in 11 curricula (31.58%), but only in 52 of them (23.7%) was the skill taught at the highest level with all integrated skills, whereas SSS was fully or partially used at the highest level in 85 learning outcomes (40.28%). This situation demonstrates that a holistic structure cannot be provided in SSS teaching.
Keywords: Century of Türkiye Education Model, Social Science Skills, Skill-Based Education, Curriculum Integration
APA 7th edition
KILIC, H., & Turan, I. (2026). Integration of Social Science Skills in the 2024 Century of Türkiye Education Model Curricula. Curricular Studies & Perspectives, 2(1), 27-47.
Harvard
KILIC, H. and Turan, I. (2026). Integration of Social Science Skills in the 2024 Century of Türkiye Education Model Curricula. Curricular Studies & Perspectives, 2(1), pp. 27-47.
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KILIC, Hamide and Ibrahi̇m Turan (2026). "Integration of Social Science Skills in the 2024 Century of Türkiye Education Model Curricula". Curricular Studies & Perspectives 2 (1):27-47.
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