The Opinions of Teacher Candidates of Social Sciences About Textbooks Depending on the New Curriculum

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Textbooks, which are the most used course materials during the teaching and learning process, are the fundamental sources being used by the teachers. In spite of drawing many critics from different sectors including program makers and teachers, the books are still the only guide for teachers and students regardless of teaching programs and are an important subject matter for many studies.In this study, the social studies textbooks were criticized based on social studies teachers’ opinions in terms of physical characteristics and content. Consequently, it was revealed that while teachers think that the physical characteristics and visual quality of textbooks are sufficient, there are some problems about content that need to be mitigated.

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Social studies education , textbooks , social studies textbooks , social studies teachers

Marmara Üniversitesi Öneri Dergisi

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