Primary education politics of Democrat Party (1950-1960)

The aim of this study is to determine primary education related politics and activities of Democrat Party Governments that ruled the country between 1950 and 1960.The education phenomenon has made up an important mechanism of communities in terms of socialism throughout history. That?s why political reigns have regarded education as a social policy means. World War II, which altered political map and conception of the world significantly, made feel its political effects on our country eventually. Especially since 1946, the introduction of multi-party period, and the foundation and the continuous rule of Democrat Party between 1950 and 1960 changed the education policies significantly according to expectations of the public.In this period there were important advances related to primary education. Especially the integration of Vıllage Instıtutes, once regarded as the milestone of education, with Primary-Teaching Schools, lifting the obligation of building up schools from the villagers and the re-openig of İmam Hatip schools and inserting religious classes into curriculum are among the significant progressions. Moreover, the 5th National Education Council, which was made in this period, is an important organization.