Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction was defined as a sub-department of the Department of Educational Sciences with the 1982 Higher Education Council (YÖK) reform and took its place in the academic organization of the Faculty. Within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, academic studies focus on educational programs and contemporary teaching-learning approaches. Efforts are made to establish a rich theoretical background on the philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of educational programs, as well as their local and global developments.

Among the objectives of the department is to educate scholars who possess a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of educational programs, are capable of guiding educational program development at a global scale, and can shed light on the needs of the country's education programs and teaching practices. The research activities of the department encompass educational psychology, learning and teaching, and education program-oriented studies. Additionally, the department offers courses related to graduate education and teacher certification.