مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Social Studies Teachers Views on Geography Containing Units of 5th Grade Social Studies Lessons (Example of Province of Ankara)

Abstract :

The objective of this study is to monitor, analyze and take the views of Social Studies Teachers on Social Studies Programs which have been put into secondary school curriculum in 2005 and its effect on 5th Grades lessons containing subjects about Geography. According to analysis of the study, it has been observed that sufficient amount of Geography subjects are allocated in the program, there is integrity, the content of the units dealing with Geography are capable of evoking interest in students, acquisitions about Geography subjects in the Program are consistent with each other and partly support the subsequent unit ahead. In Social Studies Lessons of 5th grades in which the units include subjects about Geography, climate and human activities subject in ‘Lets get to know our region’ unit is sufficiently explained, the content of ‘Natural disasters in Turkey’ unit can adequately create an awareness in students, ‘Human beings and economy’ subject in ‘Our Products’ unit builds awareness among students. It has been revealed that, in subjects about geography in Social Studies Lesson of 5th grades, although applying student centered education and relevant material and doing activities taken from the guide book enhance the visuality, traditional methods are also utilized.