An investigation of social studies teaching at secondary schools according to the opinions of teachers

The aim of this study is to present the views and evaluations of Social Studies teachers in terms of teaching Social Studies within 12-year compulsory education. As a result of 12-year compulsory education, another aim of the study is to have the multiple evaluation of the effects of model in Social Studies teaching. During the study, mixed method which applies both quantitative and qualitative research methods is followed. Explanatory design among the mixed methods is applied. Survey model is based on the quantitative stage and it is convenient to general survey model. Situation study method is commonly applied at qualitative research method. Situation study is also known as case study at qualitative research method. The population of quantitative research consists of all Social Studies teachers who are in Niğde between 2013-2014. 214 of teachers who are applied to the scale are included into the research. At the qualitative research 20 Social Studies teachers are interviewed. On the purpose of data collection, for teachers, semi-structured interview form and scale are developed by the researcher. Quantitative data is analyzed by SPSS programme, qualitative data is analyzed as its content and descriptive. Quantitative and qualitative researches are examined according to the different variables and the findings relating to these is mentioned in the research. As a result of the study, branching out at sub-dimensions, social interaction and the 7. course hour are examined. Even though teachers generally regard optimistically to social interaction and branching out at 5. grades Social Studies subject, it is said in general that they regard pessimistically to Social Studies subject at 7. course hour. Key words: 12 Year Long Compulsory Education, Social Studies, Branching, Social İnteraction.