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Abstract enIn Turkey, efforts of renewal and change in the field of education have been experienced since the foundation of Republic. Yet in 1920s, foreign specialists like John Dewey were invited by Atatürk to establish a new educational system. In this study, current educational problems in Turkey and recommendations in Dewey’s report on our educational system during and after his visit to Turkey in 1924 are dealt with comparatively. Having evaluated findings and proposals in the report carefully, it is shown that these are not only related to problems of the young Republic at present or in short-term; but also these are put forward to comprehend problems which would likely be experienced in the future. Examining our current educational problems through this perspective, it may be concluded that reasons of most of them are based on negligence in the past and today, and ignorance of recommendations of specialists like Dewey. On solving the similar and long-running educational problems and avoiding jeopardizing the future of the country, daily political apprehensions and benefits should be abandoned and professional staff in the field of educational sciences should be educated and hired for the positions in Ministry of National Education.

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