Table 1 Social studies teacher competencies of Türkiye

Planning and organizing the teaching process

To be able to plan the teaching process

To be able to organize learning environments

To be able to use materials and resources suitable for the teaching process

Learning-teaching process

To be able to invoke awareness of the protection and development of cultural heritage, as well as basic elements and processes that make up Turkish history and culture

To enable students to perceive the interaction among human, place, and environment

To enable students to comprehend the effects of economic activities and developments on societies

To be able to provide the understanding of democratic management and the awareness of the rights that people are born with and gain in society and that they have responsibilities towards people, society, and humanity

To enable students to understand the basic principles on which Atatürk’s principles and reforms are based and the historical meaning of the Turkish revolution and its importance and effects on the political, social, cultural, and economic development of the society

To be able to do practices that take into account students with special needs and students who need special education

Monitoring and assessment

To be able to determine the purposes of measurement and assessment practices

To be able to use measurement and assessment tools and methods

To be able to assess the data obtained from the measurement tool used in the teaching process

Collaborating with school, family, and community

To be able to collaborate with families in the development of the students on the subjects they will need in daily life

To enable students to realize the meaning and importance of national holidays and ceremonies and to actively participate in the ceremonies

To be able to manage and organize national holidays and ceremonies

To be able to collaborate with the community in making the school a culture and learning center

To be able to act as a social leader

Ensuring professional development

To be able to identify professional competencies

To be able to ensure personal and professional development related to social studies teaching

To be able to benefit from scientific research methods and techniques in professional development practices