Current Problems and Solutions for Social Studies Course

This research is the reason for the research to contribute to the evaluation and solution of current problems related to social studies education from the eyes of social studies teachers, their opinions and solution suggestions, to guide today's problems. In this study, qualitative design was used as it is the ultimate goal to identify current and future problems. The study group consists of 50 social studies teachers who work in Mardin and are selected according to their accessibility. Discourse analysis and content analysis techniques from qualitative research approaches were used. While the general tendencies and ideas in the research were revealed with content analysis, a critical perspective was used by discussing the views in depth with discourse analysis. According to the results obtained; It is seen that the school affects the readiness and motivation of the student, the hereditary/mental state of the student, how the parents direct their child, the financial conditions directly affect the student, the situation of reaching the auxiliary source, the success of the environment. It has been concluded that parents' attitudes and socio-economic conditions are considered important, education awareness should be created in parents, parents should be in cooperation with the school, and parent visits should be continuous. It was concluded that exams do not measure success. In the light of the results obtained; School and curriculum should be in the same direction, schools should be physically improved, and the budget of schools should be increased. While creating a new education system, suggestions were made such as negotiating with all occupational groups and making arrangements in line with the needs. [For the full proceedings, see ED631133.]