Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Education System and School Management
Course Code: BESE324
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To understand the basic laws that constitute the structure of the Turkish education system; To examine the properties of the system. To recognize the types of organizations in the education system, the structure of organizations and their place in human life. To have knowledge about management processes.

Course Content

Formation of education systems and structure of Turkish education system; Basic laws regulating the Turkish education system; Central, provincial and international organizations of the Ministry of National Education; Teaching levels in Turkish education system; Manpower, physical, technological and financial resources in Turkish education system; Reform and innovation initiatives in the Turkish education system; organizational-management theories and processes; school as a social system and organization; management of human resources; student affairs; education and training related activities; work related to school management; school, environment, community and family relations; Current discussions and orientations about Turkish education system and school.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nermin ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1. To comprehend the structure and characteristics of Turkish Education System.
2.Central Organization of the Ministry of National Education: Units, Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities
3. Understands the legal basis of Turkish Education System
4. Understands management processes
5.To be able to manage community and family relations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akin, U. et al. (2016). Turkish Education System and School Management, 2nd Edition. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structure of Turkish Education System: Formal Education: Levels and Basic Education Indicators
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure of Turkish Education System: Formal Education: Levels and Basic Education Indicators
Week 3 - Theoretical
Central Organization of the Ministry of National Education: Units, Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ministry of National Education, Country and Overseas Organization: Units, Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities
Week 5 - Theoretical
General and Special Purposes of Turkish Education System
Week 6 - Theoretical
Legal Basis of Turkish Education System: National and International Documents
Week 7 - Theoretical
Management Theory and Processes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Management of Student Services (interim evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Management Theory and Processes
Week 10 - Theoretical
School Organization and Management as a Social System: Jobs Related to Education and Training
Week 11 - Theoretical
School Organization and Management as a Social System: School Management
Week 12 - Theoretical
School, Environment, Society and Family Relations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Turkish Education System and Current Issues in School.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Turkish Education System and Current Issues in School.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1224
Seminar1224
Reading1011
Final Examination23210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026