Wall calenders, which are used as a non-formal history education method, of their production process, contents and the ways of usage

This research aims to determine the procedures followed for publishing wall calenders, which are used as a non-formal history education method, of their contents and the ways of usage.Information was gathered from calender publishers interviewed and mixed research method is used. The center of research is formed by Saatli Maarif Calender, Semerkand Calender, Diyanet Calender, Fazilet Calender and Türkiye Calender.The content has been analized to determine historical topics of each wall calender. 30 habitants, 15 from Edremit town of Balıkesir County and 15 from Çankırı County, were randomly selected and asked to fill a questionnaire.As a result of the research, it is understood that the wall calenders are products of a meticulious work, but some expressions, notions and dates are mistaken. Historical information therein are generally similar but the details vary. However, it is concluded that the readers of calenders benefit from the information provided therein.By this research, the importance of wall calenders is stressed as a non-formal educational tool, and various proposals are determined for development of efficiency.Key words: Non-formal History Eeducation, Wall Calendar