EXAMINATION OF THE 6th GRADE TEXTBOOK IN TERMS OF VALUES EDUCATION

Nowadays educational environments are shaped as individual-centered and it is desired to spread the concept of teaching with different method and techniques to a process. In line with the scientific and technological advances that have gained speed in recent years, the learning-teaching processes are also gaining a different identity. An individual-centered, active and dynamic process is emphasized, especially in today's educational environments. As a result of this basic emphasis, the role of the teacher and the effectiveness of the tools, equipment and materials in education processes are also discussed. When it comes to the most basic tools in learning environments, undoubtedly, textbooks that are compatible with the curriculum reflecting the general education policy and philosophy of the country are among the first things that come to mind. In today's understanding of education, where innovation, development and quality in education are emphasized, new elements have emerged that will enable individuals to be active in all lessons and support the development of individuals, especially the social studies course, which has an interdisciplinary approach structurally. Thus, the concepts of "value" and "values education" have gained importance in this respect. In this study, it is aimed to examine the textbook in terms of values education by focusing on the texts in the Social Studies 6th grade textbook. For this purpose, the 6th grade social studies textbook was examined and it was seen that the values included in the textbook were frequently emphasized 181 times. Among the values, responsibility, peace and family unity are emphasized; It is understood that the least saving value is found.