Abstract:

Which values take place, how much space the values cover, which ones are emphasised more frequently are of capital importance in Social Studies textbooks. This study which was conducted to determine the place of values in secondary school social studies textbooks was carried out by document analysis, one of the qualitative research techniques. The latest publications of secondary school social studies guide books for teachers belonging to both Meb and private publishing houses were analysed in the research The data collected from the books were analysed under 7 themes and 26 sub-themes and the findings belonging to the themes were presented in the tables and finally the sub-themes belonging to these themes were given as an explanation under the tables. While values of responsibility, cooperation, aesthetic, being scientific, sensitivity to cultural heritage, respect to rights and freedoms are included adequately, it can be stated that values of helping each other, hardworking, and sensitivity to natural environment, patriotism, honesty, being fair, respect to flag and the Turkish National Anthem, and peace are not included sufficiently. In terms of publishing houses, it can be stated that Meb publications are more efficient with regards to including knowledge related to values and values education in every class level and teaching values.

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