Analysis of the German teacher training programs in the Republican Period

The need for people who know a foreign language has made language learning a necessity. While knowing a single foreign language was a great advantage in the past, it has become important to know at least two foreign languages in today's conditions. Learning German as a Second Foreign Language comes to the fore in our country for many reasons, especially the economic cooperation and cultural ties with Germany. The influence of German teachers in the learning-teaching process of the German language is indisputable. The qualified training of German teachers also depends on the quality of teacher training programs. For this reason, it is important to examine the German Teacher Training Programs and make the necessary evaluations. The aim of the research is to examine the developments related to the German Teacher training programs in the Republican Period, to make comparisons and evaluations between these programs. Document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to the research. Teacher Training Programs prepared and developed by the Ministry of National Education and the Council of Higher Education were examined, the reasons for the preparation of the programs were revealed, and the similarities and differences of each program in terms of course type, number of courses, number of course credits and number of course hours were determined. In addition, the differences in the courses in the programs in terms of field knowledge, vocational education and general culture were analysed and interpreted. In the framework of the findings obtained, conclusions and recommendations are given.