Abstract
With this study, it was aimed at drawing attention to the troubles and problems encountered by the teachers in the presence of various variables regarding the teaching of the history topics in the 7th grade social studies course. At the same time, in order to offer solution suggestions for teaching history topics effectively, we have tried to reach a conclusion by asking teachers' opinions in order to help to the teachers. A semi-structured interview method was used in this qualitative study. In the analysis of the data, descriptive analysis technique was used. When the findings obtained from the research are examined, it is concluded that the social studies curriculum has deficiencies in the teaching of history topics, that the history topics are disjointed, that the chronological order is not paid enough attention, and that there is no integrity between the topics, and the teaching hours of social studies are not sufficient. At the end, the research was concluded with the suggestions such as the history topics in the 7th grade social studies course should complement one another, should not wander off from one topic to another, and should be presented in a certain chronological order and form integrity.
Highlights
Social science, a science that societies need to raise individuals adapting to the socio-cultural characteristics of the society, is about people’s social lives, behavior, basic needs, the ways in which these needs are met and the activities carried out for meeting these needs
Opinions regarding the question “What are your opinions regarding the sufficiency of teaching of History topics in 7th Grade Social Studies Curriculum?”
I by no means think the class hours are sufficient taking into account the 7th grade social studies course book; because we never have the time to work on the workbook. (The topics are) absolutely intense, and I do not believe what we teach will be permanent if we do not have them note the things we teach
Summary
A science that societies need to raise individuals adapting to the socio-cultural characteristics of the society, is about people’s social lives, behavior, basic needs, the ways in which these needs are met and the activities carried out for meeting these needs. When we look at the curriculum of social studies course, we see that it aims at providing individuals with positive behaviors in economic, social, cultural and political fields [6]. One of the main purposes of social studies, we can say, is to raise effective citizens who have a sense of social and national responsibility and willing to take up a social mission. In reaching this goal, it is important to provide the students with an interest in history, love of history and knowledge of history. Students will take a firmer step towards becoming good citizens through this history education [17]
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