Teaching Profession in the Written and Oral Proposals Submitted to the TBMM: Problems, Demands and Issues on the Agenda

Taner Atmaca and Eren Kesim
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Taner Atmaca: Düzce Üniversitesi
Eren Kesim: Anadolu Üniversitesi

Journal of Economy Culture and Society, 2025, vol. 70y, issue 71, 162-188

Abstract: This study examines the discussions on the teaching profession and the search for solutions through written and oral proposals submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) between 2002 and 2024. In this research, which was carried out using the document analysis model within the qualitative methodology, a total of 3671 proposals were identified from the official archive of the TBMM and these proposals were analyzed by content analysis. These proposals were analyzed through content analysis. The results of the research show that the problems of the teaching profession in the proposals submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye are concentrated in the economic, social and professional dimensions. The proposals focus on issues such as teacher appointments, personal rights, professional development opportunities and teacher shortages in rural areas. However, low response rates and delays in the process prolong the time it takes to find solutions to teachers’ problems. It was observed that oppo7 sition parties are more likely to raise teachers’ issues, while the ruling party makes limited contributions to these issues. The research shows that a comprehensive restructuring of education policy is needed to address the chronic problems of the teaching profession. In addition, improving teachers’ personal rights, increasing professional development opportunities and ensuring equal educational opportunities in disadvantaged regions are crucial for the sustainability of the profession.

Keywords: Education Policies; Education Sociology; TBMM Proposals; Teaching Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.26650/JECS2025-1620973

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