An investigation of universal values and disability awareness in course books

Nedime Karasel (), Fahriye Altınay (), Gokmen Dagli () and Zehra Altınay ()
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Nedime Karasel: Near East University
Fahriye Altınay: Near East University
Gokmen Dagli: Near East University
Zehra Altınay: Near East University

Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 2018, vol. 52, issue 2, No 23, 1235-1243

Abstract: Abstract Course books are medium to transfers values in education. Disability awareness plays a great role to catch equity, access among learners and making social justice. This way of thinking is essential to be reflected in the education systems and course books are indicators in the reflections of curriculum as a technology and instruction integration. This research study aims to investigate universal values and disability awareness in course books. In this respect, the research is essential to state current situation in the curriculum in considering the universal values and disability awareness. Documentary analysis conducted to gather data and thematic analysis was conducted to evaluate data. The research study revealed that there is a need to conduct efforts to increase disability awareness in course books, because universal values in courses books are partial.

Keywords: Course book; Disability; Social sciences education; Value education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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