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This research aims to explore how the changes made in the curricula are perceived by teachers, the reasons for the changes and their reflections on education. This study utilized "explanatory design" one of the mixed research models. The research sample held a total of 449 teachers working at primary, secondary and high schools located within the province of Kahramanmaraş during the 2017-2018 academic year. For the qualitative phase of the study, the working group of the study consisted of 11 teachers who were selected bythe criterion sampling method. The study employed Curriculum Change Perception Scale (CCPS) which was developed by the researchers and semistructured interview form. The quantitative research data was analyzed through the use of SPSS 21.0 package program, while content analysis for the qualitative data analysis. Research findings revealed that teachers' perceptions towards the changes in the curriculum are at the level of "Not sure", and that no significant difference was identified across teachers' perceptions towards the curriculum changes in terms of gender, teaching level and educational status, yet a statistically significant difference was found across seniority. The research also suggested the reasons for the changes in the curriculum as political reasons, the shortcomings arising from the previous curricula, adapting to the change and improving the education system. The considerations that should be paid attention in the implementation of the changes in the curriculum were determined as acting in accordance with the instructions and diversifying the teaching methods and techniques; whereas those by administrators were identified as preparing and implementing the changing plan, preparing material in accordance with the change and ensuring cooperation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]