8th Grade Kemalism and Revolution History Textbook Investigation of Social Studies Teacher Candidates' Opinions

Abstract

Textbook, written in a training program, content, teaching-learning process, prepared in accordance with the assessment criteria of measurement and printed instruction used for learning purposes It is material. A well-prepared textbook is of great benefit to both teachers and students. It also guides teachers and students in the textbook, educational and learning activities. The textbook of the Ministry of  National Education, Textbook Regulation; defines the subjects which will be used in all kinds and degrees of formal and non-formal education institutions, prepared in accordance with the curriculums. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, textbooks; on the one hand, the students determine what they will learn, while on the other hand they determine what teachers will teach. In other words, a textbook is a material in both the learning and teaching process. Because of such an important educational tool, the textbooks cause a lot of criticism. Nevertheless, developing technological tools; Although textbooks of computers, tablets and smartphones pass the development of textbooks, textbooks are still an indispensable element in our lives and education. the purpose of this study; 8th Republic of Turkey  Kemalism and Revolution History textbook shape, form, constitution and legislation in terms of compliance with the views of social studies teacher candidates to examine. The design of the research was done by using the technique of document analysis. According to the results obtained in the study, the constitution, legislation and form in terms of form they generally considered sufficient. The best used textbooks in the education process will affect everyone in the education process positively. Therefore, it is necessary to correct the missing parts and the most perfect textbooks.