Project Schools and Transformation in Education
Recently, there have been significant changes in the education system in Türkiye. Especially the so-called "project schools" Educational Institutions Implementing Special Programs and Projects The appointment of teachers and administrators has created a huge debate in the education community. The dismissal of approximately 20 thousand teachers has drawn the ire of many educators and students. In this article, we will examine in depth the effects of these practices on education.
Student and Teacher Reactions
Recent changes made within the scope of project schools have drawn the ire of many students and teachers. Students, The dismissal of teachers who have worked hard for many years in this way They stated that it would negatively affect their education processes.Don't Touch My Teacher” and ”We Want Education, Not ExileThey tried to make their voices heard by gathering in school yards with slogans such as “We are the ones who ...
- Students' Feelings: Students emphasize that the support and guidance provided by their teachers is of critical importance for their educational life.
- Teachers' Response: Educators oppose this situation, which they describe as an unfair and arbitrary practice, and say that it is unacceptable to leave the schools where they have worked for years in this way.
Actions and Press Releases
Nationwide Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Mersin Protests organized in cities such as these have allowed teachers and students to come together and voice their reactions. Press releases and sit-ins held in schools reveal the unrest in the education community.
These actions gained strength with the support of education unions and drew attention to the negative effects of the decree. EducatorsThey argue that the implementation of project schools will reduce the quality of education and damage the motivation of teachers, and that this situation is contrary to pedagogical principles.
The Role of the Ministry of National Education
Following these developments, all eyes are on Milli Eğitim BakanlığıIt has been translated into. It is awaited with curiosity how the reactions of students and teachers will be received and whether any changes will be made to the decree. Actions in high schools, is expected to continue in the coming days. This tense wait in the education community has the potential to be a critical turning point for the future of education policies.
Protests in Izmir
In many high schools in Izmir, students and teachers have organized protests against the decree. Press releases, especially from well-established educational institutions, emphasize how this practice has negatively affected the educational community in Izmir. The students said, “We Defend Our School and Our TeachersThey expressed their reactions with banners saying:
The Future of Project Schools App
The implementation of project schools is an important stage in the process of restructuring the education system. However, there are serious uncertainties about how this implementation will take shape and how it will affect the right to education of teachers and students. Educators argue that this situation should be in line with pedagogical principles. It is important to review this implementation in order not to violate the right to education of students.
As a result, these changes in the education system will have important consequences not only for teachers and students, but also for society. In order to increase the quality of education, to ensure the motivation of teachers and to protect the education rights of students, such practices should be carefully evaluated. The collective reaction of the education community plays a decisive role in the formation of future education policies.
