Scientists and researchers from all over Turkey came together for the second product of the National Education Book Series Project. In the workshop, the ideas of philosophers and scholars on education and training that will be included in the second volume were discussed.
The Turkey Century Education Model and the Ministry’s new curriculum studies were also brought to the agenda during the workshop. The President of the Education Platform, Prof. Dr. Osman Çakmak evaluated the project and the workshop. Lighter, “If the deficiencies are completed, the Turkey Century Education Model can become one of the important projects.”He spoke as follows.
Questions and Answers to Prof. Dr. Osman Cakmak:
- What were the topics that the participants were most curious about in the workshop?
The workshop addressed the ideas of historical thinkers on education. The facts of the history of science revealed by Fuat Sezgin’s work and Turkey’s treasures of science and civilization were discussed. - What issues did the researchers raise?
The new curriculum and the Turkey Century Education Model were among the most discussed topics. Attacks on Minister Yusuf Tekin were also discussed. - How will the Ministry’s new curriculum studies contribute to the National Education model?
The aim of the project is to bring light to Turkey’s deep-rooted treasures of thought and to incorporate them into the education system. In this way, the Education Model of Turkey’s Century can be created. - What issues stand out in the final report?
In the final report, how the project will be reflected in the education world and put into practice is discussed in detail.
Project Importance and Progress
The project aims to connect to the roots by bringing a philosophical perspective to the education system. As the Maarif Platform, it is of great importance to support the project and integrate it into the curriculum. In this way, education will cease to be just a transfer of knowledge and become the key to building civilization.
