Abstract:

Peace and war concepts has existed in human life from past to present. Turkish Language Society defines the “peace” as an environment which is organized with conformity, mutual understanding and tolerance, whereas it defines the “war” as quarrel, fight and struggle. It is not easy to maintain and keep a peaceful environment although war is very common and widespread between countries, nations and even small societies. The peace value should be transferred to new generations so that this reality existing in human nature can be minimized. Transferring the permanent and lasting values must start at early stages and be continuous in education. Primary school is the most important basis for such an education. This study is a qualitative survey which aims at presenting and comparing to what extent the peace and peace related values are given in the written texts of Turkish and Social Sciences coursebooks for 2nd and 3rd grades and Turkish, Social Studies and Religion and Morality course

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