An Examination of Social Studies Teachers' Self-Efficacy in Political Literacy Education According to Various Variables
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Prof. Dr. Duran AYDINÖZÜ Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özgün Makale
(Uluslararası alan indekslerindeki dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale)
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| Dergi Adı | Mevzu –Sosyal bilimler dergisi (Online) | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 2667-8772 | ||
| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 09-2025 |
| Kabul Tarihi | – | Yayınlanma Tarihi | 30-12-2025 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | 0 / 0 / 433–468 | DOI | 10.56720/mevzu.1803202 |
| Makale Linki | https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/mevzu/article/1803202 | ||
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Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası
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| Political literacy is of paramount importance for the sustainability of democratic societies and for individuals to engage in active citizenship. To enhance individuals' political literacy competencies, systematic and structured practices must be implemented within educational settings. In this context, schools should be designed as environments where students can develop political literacy skills in a critical and participatory learning atmosphere. Teachers, in turn, should facilitate this process through their pedagogical expertise, helping students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The aim of this study is to assess the self-efficacy levels of social studies teachers regarding political literacy education and to investigate whether these levels vary based on various demographic and professional factors. The study employed a survey model, with a sample comprising 690 social studies teachers from across Turkey during the 2022–2023 academic year. The data collection instrument utilized was the “Political Literacy Education Self-Efficacy Scale for Social Studies Teachers,” developed by the researcher. The quantitative data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) techniques. The findings revealed that teachers generally possessed high levels of self-efficacy in political literacy education, with significant differences observed in relation to variables such as gender, completion of political science-related courses, and the frequency of discussions on national and international political issues. The results of the study indicate that teachers’ perceptions of self-efficacy … |
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| Özyeterlik | Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenleri | Politik Okuryazarlık | Siyasi Eğitim |
BM Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
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