Examination of master's theses related to the History of Revolation and Kemalism of the republic of Primary Education in Turkey (2000-2020)

This study aims to examine the distribution of master's theses on the Turkish Revolution History and Ataturkism course in Primary Education in Turkey between 2000-2020 in terms of different variables. This research was carried out using document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. The data obtained as a result of the research were subjected to descriptive analysis in line with the determined themes. The research sample group consists of 59 master's theses obtained from the Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center within the scope of the subject. According to the results of the research, we see that the most thesis was prepared in 2019, and the most thesis was prepared by Gazi University students. According to the results of the theses in terms of other variables, the Institutes of Educational Sciences rank first as an institute, the Department of Primary Education ranks first as a department, and the Assistant Professor ranks first as a consultant. The methods used in the theses consist of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, respectively. Most studies were conducted with students, and the most commonly used data collection tools were tests and scales. The most frequently studied subject in master's theses is related to the use of methods, techniques and materials used in the courses. According to the results obtained from the research, some of the problems identified in the theses are as follows: The amount of weekly lesson hours in the Turkish Revolution History and Ataturkism course is insufficient, students have difficulty in understanding historical concepts, the physical conditions of schools are insufficient, and the curriculum content is extremely intense. The most frequently expressed suggestions in the theses are as follows: Different methods, techniques, and materials should be used in the course, the curriculum content of the course and the weekly course hours allocated to the course should be harmonized, and teachers should be given in-service training on various subjects.