Social Studies Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences of Social Justice

BURSA S., ERSOY A. F.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, no.64, pp.319-340, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.14689/ejer.2016.64.18
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.319-340
  • Keywords: Social justice, Social studies, Citizenship education, Social justice education, Phenomenology, EDUCATION
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Problem Statement: Social justice addresses inequality in society, including economic inequality, global migration, racism, xenophobia, prejudice against disabled people, and class discrimination. In Turkey, social studies curriculum aims to cultivate active, democratically minded citizens who value justice, independence, peace, solidarity, tolerance, freedom, and respect and demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, social participation, and empathy.