Core characteristics of the social studies teacher from stakeholder perspectives - A comparative analysis

Oct 15, 2026

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The study identifies core qualities expected of social studies teachers in Türkiye through stakeholder perspectives. A qualitative case study design addresses the question “What kind of teacher?” using data from academics, graduate and undergraduate students, and in-service social studies teachers participating in the International Social Studies Education Symposium in June 2022. With 97 participants, deductive and inductive thematic analysis shows common emphasis on subject matter knowledge, pedagogical competence, and technological proficiency, alongside fewer mentions of a project-oriented mindset and high motivation.

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Core characteristics of the social studies teacher from stakeholder perspectives: A comparative analysis Adem Beldağ Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkish Language and Social Science Education, Rize, Türkiye, [adem.beldag@erdogan.edu.tr](adem.beldag@erdogan.edu.tr) Fatih Öztürk * Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkish Language and Social Science Education, Rize, Türkiye, [fatih.ozturk@erdogan.edu.tr](fatih.ozturk@erdogan.edu.tr) Çiğdem Baki Pala Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkish Language and Social Science Education, Rize, Türkiye, [cigdem.bakipala@erdogan.edu.tr](cigdem.bakipala@erdogan.edu.tr) Yılmaz Geçit Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkish Language and Social Science Education, Rize, Türkiye, [yilmaz.gecit@erdogan.edu.tr](yilmaz.gecit@erdogan.edu.tr) Bayram Tay Ahi Evran University, Primary School Education, Kırşehir, Türkiye, [bayramtay@gmail.com](bayramtay@gmail.com) Ahmet Doğanay Çukurova University, Curriculum and Instruction, Adana, Türkiye, [adoganay@cu.edu.tr](adoganay@cu.edu.tr) *Corresponding Author ABSTRACT The primary aim of this study is to identify the core qualities that social studies teachers in Türkiye are expected to possess, based on stakeholder perspectives. Designed as a qualitative case study, the research sought to address the question: “What kind of teacher?” Data were collected from academics, graduate and undergraduate students, and inservice social studies teachers who participated in the International Social Studies Education Symposium held in June 2022. A total of 97 participants contributed their views and experiences during the stakeholder workshops conducted as part of the symposium. The data were analyzed using both deductive and inductive thematic analysis approaches. The findings indicate that, despite notable variations among stakeholder groups, common qualities emphasized for social studies teachers include subject matter knowledge, pedagogical competence, and technological proficiency. A smaller number of participants highlighted qualities such as having a project-oriented mindset and maintaining high motivation. The study offers important implications for the development of undergraduate social studies teacher education programs and highlights the potential role of the Social Studies Educators Association, along with other associations and civil society organizations with similar aims, in collaboratively establishing field-specific standards. Keywords:Comparative analysis, Social studies education undergraduate program, Stakeholders'perspectives Paydaş görüşlerine göre sosyal bilgiler öğretmeninde temel nitelikler: Karşılaştırmalı analiz ÖZ Bu araştırmanın temel amacı Türkiye'deki sosyal bilgiler öğretmenlerinin sahip olması gereken temel nitelikleri paydaş görüşlerini ortaya çıkarmaktır. Nitel bir durum çalışması olarak tasarlanan bu araştırma,“Nasıl bir öğretmen?” sorusuna yanıt aramayı amaçlamaktadır. Veriler, Haziran 2022’de düzenlenen Uluslararası Sosyal Bilgiler Eğitimi Sempozyumu’na katılan akademisyenler, lisansüstü ve lisans öğrencileri ile görev yapmakta olan sosyal bilgiler öğretmenlerinden toplanmıştır. Toplam 97 katılımcı, sempozyum kapsamında gerçekleştirilen paydaş çalıştayları sırasında görüş ve deneyimlerini paylaşmıştır. Veriler, tümdengelimsel ve tümevarımsal tematik analiz yaklaşımları birlikte kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, paydaşlar arasında bazı farklılıklar bulunmasına rağmen sosyal bilgiler öğretmenlerinde alan bilgisi, pedagojik yeterlik ve teknolojiye hâkimiyet gibi ortak niteliklerin öne çıktığını göstermektedir. Daha az sayıda katılımcı sosyal bilgiler öğretmenlerinin proje kültürüne ve yüksek motivasyona sahip olması gerektiğini ifade etmiştir. Bu çalışma, sosyal bilgiler öğretmenliği lisans programlarının geliştirilmesine yönelik önemli çıkarımlar sunmakta ve Sosyal Bilgiler Eğitimcileri Derneği’nin, benzer amaçlara sahip diğer dernekler ve sivil toplum kuruluşlarıyla birlikte, alana özgü

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What is the main purpose of the study?

To identify the core qualities expected of social studies teachers in Türkiye based on stakeholder perspectives.

What sources of data were used in the research?

The study collected views from academics, graduate and undergraduate students, and in-service social studies teachers who participated in the symposium.

Which teacher qualities were most commonly emphasized by participants?

Subject matter knowledge, pedagogical competence, and technological proficiency were emphasized most often.

Oct 15, 2026

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