Anatolian Journal of Education - No. 1 - Innovative Practices in Turkish Education System According to Teacher Perceptions

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This study evaluates how innovation is defined and operationalized across the Turkish education system based on teacher perceptions. Using a literature review and semi-structured interviews with purposeful sampling under the maximum diversity principle, it examines innovation-related definitions, innovative management, policy and program practices, and teacher training and development. Findings indicate that participants link innovative approaches to systemic integrity and highlight the need for stable policies, adaptable legal bases, and the empowerment of administrators and teachers to initiate innovative teaching activities.

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Introduction

Innovation concepts and evaluation indicators

Turkey’s innovation position in comparative reports

Policy alignment and education/innovation targets

Anatolian Journal of Education No.1 e-ISSN: 2547-9652 April 2021 ● Vol. 6, [www.e-aje.net](www.e-aje.net)[ ](www.e-aje.net)pp. 175-190 Innovative Practices in Turkish Education System According to Teacher Perceptions Ferah Güçlü Yılmaz Dr., Republic of Turkey Ministry of Education, Turkey, [ferahgucluyilmaz7@hotmail.com](ferahgucluyilmaz7@hotmail.com) The living conditions of the 21st century have created a new paradigm in education systems. An approach that focuses on producing new and different, effective and beneficial products and services is emerging. Education systems must keep up with this change and support policies and practices that encourage innovation. Teachers bring innovative approaches to the education system to the classroom. Therefore, they play a key role in raising innovative and creative generations. This research evaluates how innovation is defined in the Turkish Education System, innovative management in education, policy, program and teacher training and development practices based on teacher perceptions. The research method is based on literature review and the"semi-structured interview" technique. The purposeful sampling method and maximum diversity principle were used in the research. Attention was paid to criteria such as participating in the"Innovation Awards Evaluator Training" of the Ministry of National Education, receiving various awards for their innovative work, and working in different cities and regions. According to the results of the study, a significant portion of the participants defines innovative approaches in education by associating them with systemic integrity. It was emphasized that stable policies are needed to develop innovative approaches in the education system. At the same time, it was stated that the legal basis of the management processes should be arranged in a way that allows innovative approaches. It was emphasized that administrators and teachers should be allowed to take initiative in developing teaching activities based on innovative approaches in the implementation of the curriculum. Keywords: innovative education, management, policy, teacher training, development INTRODUCTION Globalization approaches support innovative approaches and direct the science and technology policies of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries that are in economic competition. OECD focuses on creativity and exploratory human resources. Institutional approaches and policies based on innovation; ensures the sustainable performance of employees andinstitutions and the emergence of creative ideas for newly developing needs (Özdaşlı, 2010) . The future is less risky for countries and organizations that consistently support innovation. Innovation is the embodiment of a new idea or invention (Nafgizer, 2006) . In other words, it is the application of knowledge to a social and economic benefit from different perspectives and making it marketable (European Commission, 1995) . We can see this concept as achieving an innovative result. According to the Oslo guide (2005), innovative approaches in a country should be evaluated by the following indicators: • Incentives are given to R&D units • Reforms for quality education activities Citation: Güçlü Yılmaz, F. (2021) . Innovative Practices in Turkish Education System According to Teacher Perceptions. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 175-190. [https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6115a](https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6115a) 176 Innovative Practices in Turkish Education System … • Patented inventions • International utility models • Quality scientific articles and studies. With the Global Innovation Index (KIE) reports published every year, the innovation levels of the world countries are discussed comparatively. Innovation comparison indices and creative work are evaluated. According to 2019 data for Turkey's ability of innovation, it ranks 49th of 126 countries. Turkey, creativity

FAQs

What method does the study use to evaluate innovation in the Turkish education system?

The study relies on a literature review and semi-structured interviews. Purposeful sampling with the maximum diversity principle is used.

How do participants commonly define innovative approaches in education?

A significant portion associates innovative approaches with systemic integrity.

What policy and implementation supports does the study emphasize?

It stresses the need for stable policies, appropriate legal arrangements for innovative management, and allowing administrators and teachers to take initiative in developing teaching activities.

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