Abstract:

This study aimed to examine educational situations concerning effective citizenship learn-ing area achievements in 5th grade Social Studies Course. To this end, case study model and holistic design were used. Data were collected through course observation forms, observer anecdotes, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis organized separately for each objective. The average of the scores related to the proficiency levels of the observed features were used in analyzing the data obtained by the observation form. Descriptive analysis was carried out in the data collected through observer anecdotes and interviews. Finally, document analysis was applied in the unified annual plan. As a result of the analysis of the obtained data, it was observed that the teacher mainly used straight lecturing and question-answer technique, mostly depended on the textbook, get the students write some of the information (regarding the subjects) from question bank books. It was also revealed that the she did not take into account the characteristics of the objectives and the content in the selection of teaching methods and techniques, and she made use of memorization, dictation, repetition and getting the students to solve tests in her teaching. In line with these results, it was suggested that prospective teachers and teachers should be trained in life-based activities to have professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to apply Social Studies Curriculum in the best way, and support and guide them in various issues they need in the service process

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