Critical glance on the new Turkish curriculum in building sustainability and co-existence

The paper will highlight findings of ERI’s recent curriculum annotation and upcoming background expert report, will discuss whether the Turkish curriculum paves the way to SD and share ERI’s policy suggestions towards a... [ view full abstract ]

The paper will highlight findings of ERI’s recent curriculum annotation and upcoming background expert report, will discuss whether the Turkish curriculum paves the way to SD and share ERI’s policy suggestions towards a pedagogy for SD. The Turkish Board of Education announced the new curriculum recently and called for the evaluation by the civil actors in a very short time. Although there were improvements in the curriculum compared to the previous, some basic problems found to be continued; such as the very process of constructing the curriculum and coverage of global citizenship that remains still low. The basic mentality of and values attributed to the curriculum may give rise to further rights violations and discrimination and may imprison Turkey in a singular understanding of citizenship more. However, the curriculum can be a tool for ensuring an inclusive education and reinforcing social peace in Turkey with respect to SD goals.