TY - JOUR
T1 - A brief history of mathematics education in Turkey
T2 - K-12 mathematics curricula
AU - Argün, Ziya
AU - Arikan, Ahmet
AU - Bulut, Safure
AU - Sriraman, Bharath
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - In this study, we survey the history of mathematics education in Turkey starting with its historical roots in the foundation of the republic. The changes in mathematics education in Turkey over the last century are investigated through an analysis of changes in curricular documents for K-12 schools. We consider the factors and reasons affecting curriculum developments, changes in philosophy and structure in terms of standards, objective and instructions. This article utilizes archival research techniques by examining original sources and illustrates the nature of the changes benefiting from a historical perspective. As a result of such analysis of the aforesaid sources, we have seen that the main reasons for changing mathematics curricula are: to build up a modern civilization in Turkey; the reports of John Dewey and the recommendations of Kate Wofford, William C. Varaceus and Watson Dickerman; the desire to become a member of the European Union; international factors and political situations.
AB - In this study, we survey the history of mathematics education in Turkey starting with its historical roots in the foundation of the republic. The changes in mathematics education in Turkey over the last century are investigated through an analysis of changes in curricular documents for K-12 schools. We consider the factors and reasons affecting curriculum developments, changes in philosophy and structure in terms of standards, objective and instructions. This article utilizes archival research techniques by examining original sources and illustrates the nature of the changes benefiting from a historical perspective. As a result of such analysis of the aforesaid sources, we have seen that the main reasons for changing mathematics curricula are: to build up a modern civilization in Turkey; the reports of John Dewey and the recommendations of Kate Wofford, William C. Varaceus and Watson Dickerman; the desire to become a member of the European Union; international factors and political situations.
KW - Curriculum
KW - History
KW - Mathematics education
KW - Turkey
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84867474730&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s11858-010-0250-0
DO - 10.1007/s11858-010-0250-0
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84867474730
SN - 1863-9690
VL - 42
SP - 429
EP - 441
JO - ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education
JF - ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education
IS - 5
ER -