Ethem Gürhan
Ministry of National Education, Konya, Türkiye

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The Voice of Silent Classrooms: A Qualitative Study on the Educational Invisibility of Introverted Students Ethem Gürhan
Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (In Press)
Publisher : Departemen Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/aladzkapgmi.v16i1.17724

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This qualitative study investigates the phenomenon of educational invisibility experienced by introverted students in elementary school classrooms, where participation is often narrowly defined through verbal expression and social assertiveness. Using a case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 elementary school students and 4 classroom teachers in Türkiye, complemented by unstructured classroom observations conducted over eight weeks. Thematic analysis revealed five key themes: Invisible participation, learning through silence, avoidance of social pressure, teacher attitudes and expectations, and the restrained desire to express oneself. The findings indicate that introverted students are cognitively and emotionally engaged yet frequently marginalised by classroom norms that privilege overt verbal participation. Practical implications include redesigning teacher education programs to address personality-based differences in participation, employing nonverbal assessment tools, and adopting inclusive classroom management strategies in basic education.
Values Education in Curriculum Reform: A Qualitative Document Analysis of the Türkiye Century Maarif Model for Primary Education Ethem Gürhan
Journal of Educational Research and Practice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Publisher : Yayasan Centre for Studying and Milieu Development of Indonesia (CESMiD)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70376/jerp.v4i1.413

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Values education has become a central concern in contemporary curriculum reforms as education systems seek to balance academic achievement with character and moral development. This study examines how values education is conceptualized and operationalized within the Türkiye Century Maarif Model (TYMM), a newly introduced national curriculum framework in Türkiye. Using a qualitative document analysis, this research examines official curriculum policy documents published by the Ministry of National Education, focusing on primary education. Data were examined through thematic analysis to identify the structure, scope, and pedagogical orientation of values education embedded in the curriculum. The findings reveal that TYMM positions values not merely as implicit moral principles but as structured learning outcomes integrated into competencies, learning processes, and assessment expectations. The model emphasizes a holistic framework linking virtues, values, and actions, thereby signaling a shift toward more systematic and measurable character education. This study contributes to the literature on curriculum reform and values education by providing an empirically grounded analysis of a national curriculum model. It offers implications for curriculum designers, policymakers, and educators seeking to strengthen values-based education in primary schooling.