An Analysis of The History of Children and Childhood in Secondary Education History Textbooks Through The Narration of Social Events

Authors : Goksunur Guclu, Koray Toptaş

Pages : 451-467

Doi:10.7822/omuefd.1332843

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The child is one of the most essential members of the family, which is society\'s core. The continuation of the human race was possible with the birth of new children. In addition, the transfer of the progress and cultural accumulation achieved to generations was also possible with the existence of children. Children, who have been essential members of clans or communities since the earliest times of history, have always existed in society as individuals, even if they have a passive appearance under the hegemony of their families or historical records and documents provide little information about them. Understanding the child\'s position in history has only been possible through studies conducted in this field. Unfortunately, research on childhood history and children began very late. In light of the information obtained, children and childhood are now included in history education. It is thought that having students see people like themselves in history serves the purpose of history education. By researching and conveying the history of children and childhood, the student can see and understand those who are like him in the historical period. This contributes to the student\'s historical empathy ability. In addition, explaining history lessons through their peers\' eyes will attract the student\'s attention. Seeing people like themselves may make it easier for the student to understand life and events in historical periods. The research is a qualitative study in which the texts and images in the secondary school history textbooks prepared by the Board of Education and Discipline of the Ministry of National Education are examined using the document analysis method.
Keywords : Tarih Eğitimi, Çocuk, Çocukluk Tarihi, Toplumsal Olay, Tarih Ders Kitabı