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Analyzing 5th Grade Science Textbook Activities in Light of the Turkish Century Education Model: A STEM and Design Thinking Perspective   
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Kamil Doğanay
Prof. Dr. Murat PEKTAŞ Prof. Dr. Murat PEKTAŞ
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özet
This study examined how the activities in the 5th grade Science textbook, updated within the Turkish Century Education Model (TCEM), were structured in terms of STEM education and the Design Thinking (DOT) approach. Using document analysis, the 2024 Science textbook published by the Ministry of National Education was analyzed. Fifty activities were evaluated based on the four STEM components (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and five DOT stages (empathy, define, ideate, prototype, test).Findings showed that the activities were mostly science-focused, while technology, engineering, and mathematics were less represented. About half of the activities involved some DOT stages, yet creative production phases such as ideation, prototyping, and testing were limited. Only 40% of the activities included both STEM and DOT components.The qualitative analysis indicated that most activities emphasized observation and information gathering rather than creative thinking or problem-solving. This suggests that the TCEM’s vision of raising productive and versatile individuals is only partially reflected in the textbook. It is recommended that textbook activities be redesigned to more fully integrate STEM and DOT approaches, providing students with interdisciplinary, student-centered, and production-oriented learning experiences that support 21st-century skills.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Social Scientific Centered Issues
Dergi ISSN 2687-6221
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler Asos İndeks
Makale Dili Türkçe
Basım Tarihi 06-2025
Cilt No 7
Sayı 1
Sayfalar 90 / 105
Doi Numarası 10.71249/ssci.1691932
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.71249/ssci.1691932