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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 KIREHR YUSUF DEMR BLM VE SANAT MERKEZ (YUSUF DEMR SCIENCE AND ART CENTER)

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Information about TURKEY Introduction to Yusuf Demir Science and Art School Information about Turkish Education System CONTENT OF PRESENTATION

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 A bridge between Asian and European continents 814.578 square kilometres area 2672 kilometres land borders Surrounded by the Black sea, the Mediterranean and the Aegean sea About 75.000.000 population Age groups in population - 0 - 14 Ages29 % - 15 - 64 Ages65 % - 65 + Ages6 % SOME INFORMATION ABOUT TURKEY

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Capital city: Ankara Language: Turkish Political Structure: Parliamentary democracy Memberships: Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, BSEC, OIC, and many other international organizations NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development BSEC: Black Sea Economic Cooperation OIC : Organization of the Islamic Conference SOME INFORMATION ABOUT TURKEY

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Turkey-Regional

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 SOME INFORMATION ABOUT CAPPADOCIA

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 http://www.cappadociaonline.com/# http://www.cappadociaonline.com/# Cappadocia which is unique in the world and is a miraculous nature wonder is the common name of the field covered by the provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir,Nigde, Kayseri and Kirsehir in theCentral Anatolian region.AksarayNigdeCentral Anatolian It s 90 km to Krehir. SOME INFORMATION ABOUT CAPPADOCIA

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 YUSUF DEMR SCIENCE AND ART CENTER A video about our students and school

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 BILSEM is a special education institution, related to the Ministry of National Education, and was founded in the purpose of making the pre-school, primary school, and secondary school students with gifted and talented abilities aware of their individual abilities and making them use their capacities at most by enhancing their capacity. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 BILSEM, opened in 2005/2006 educational year, gives education to the students of primary school at 3rd, 4th and 5th grade who have been accepted to the center as a result of a general ability and IQ tests. It provides education under circumstances open to every environmental condition, multi-purposed, efficient to cooperate both in social and psychological aspects in a motivating way. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 BILSEM consists of 380 students and 30 teachers in total. The students go on their primary school education with their other friends at their state schools. In their free time out of their schools, they participate in the programs set up by BILSEM. The period and the duration of the education are determined in terms of the interests, abilities and needs of the students. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The purpose of BILSEM is to grow up individuals who are adaptive and devoted to Atatrks principles and revolutions, who are aware of their abilities, and who can connect scientific-thinking and behaviors with aesthetic values, who can develop and offer new thoughts, technical discoveries and modern tools, who can develop projects related to meeting various needs and solving problems and who aim to use their creativity and abilities to contribute to the development of the country with a national and societal grasp in accordance with the purposes and basic principles of the Turkish National Education. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Management Unit Science Activities Unit Art and Sport Activities Unit Supportive Education Unit Research,Monitor, Development and Documentation Unit Pschological and Counsilling Unit BLSEMS UNITS YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The Educational Periods of BILSEM in terms of months; 1. The First Period: September, October, November, December, January 2. The Second Period: February, March, April, May, June 3. The Third Period: July, August (summer school, student camps) YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The Educational Programmes of BILSEM are; 1. Adaptation Programme: Recognizing the center Recognizing the mission and vision of the center 2. Supportive Education Programme: Communication Skills Group Working Techniques Learning Methods Problem Solving Techniques Scientific Research Techniques Foreign Language Computer Social Activities YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 3. Realizing Own Individual Abilities 4. Developing Special Skills 5. Producing / Directing a Project YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 In BILSEM, during the application of these programmes, the main methods are not only lecturing or tutoring but also encouraging the students; 1. To work on the projects that they have chosen on their own, 2. To make them develop new problem solving methods of their own. 3. To learn step by step by real life activities. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The students are educated and trained as the ones who; - learn by doing (in real life conditions) - are productive learners - have the ability of critical-thinking - are good at communicating with the environment (in social life) - can make scientific research or discoveries In the determination, choice, assessment and development of the project subjects, the business offices around, local administrations, volunteer institutions and associations and universities are made use of. YUSUF DEM R SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 YUSUF DEMR SCIENCE AND ART CENTER

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SECONARY SCHOOL-4 YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL-4 year GRADE 9 (COMMON) GRADE 10 GRADE 12 GRADE 11 DIPLOMA HIGHER EDUCATION GRADE 9 (COMMON) GRADE 10 GRADE 12 GRADE 11 GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION LABORMARKET LABORMARKET CERTIFICATE ADULTS CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Opportunit y of changing field Make-up Training EDUCATION SYSTEM AND TRANSITIONS COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The New School Term in Turkey started 2012 and with the new term starts a new Education System in Turkey which has been called the 4+4+4 system. This system extends mandatory schooling from 8 years to 12 years. The schooling years also sees the introduction of vocational classes starting at 5th year. Children and Parents can choose from a list of classes, the most controversial class being The Quran and the Life of the Muhammad where girls are also permitted to wear their headscarves during these classes. Other classes on offer including Maths, English and Science. TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Education in Turkey is governed by a national system which was established in accordance with the Atatrk Reforms after the Turkish War of Independence.Turkish War of Independence Children are obliged to take 12 years of education between the ages of 6 and 18, Annually, about 1.5 million students graduate from Turkish high schools. About 95% of students attend public schools, but inadequacies of the public system increasingly motivates middle-class parents to seek private education. By 2012 there were over 167 universities in Turkey. Except for the Open Education Faculty (Turkish: Akretim Fakltesi) at Anadolu University, entrance is regulated by a national examination, SS, after which high school graduates are assigned to university according to their performanceTurkishAnadolu UniversitySS TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 The basic structure of the National Education system is outlined by the Basic Law. The educational system is divided into two main sections as 1. Formal Education 2. Non-Formal Education. TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 1. PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL Nurseries Kindergarden Practical classes Nurseries within private Turkish, Foreign, Minority, International schools Other institutions (Society for the Protection of Children, and other institutions and organizations opened as per article 191 of Law no 657 TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 2. PRIMARY SCHOOL The purpose of primary education is to ensure that every Turkish child acquires the basic knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits to become a good citizen, is raised in line with the national moral concepts and is prepared for life and for the next education level parallel to his/her interests and skills.They have a 4-year curriculum and prepare children for future higher education. Primary education is compulsory for all citizens, boys or girls, and is given free of charge in public schools. TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Compulsory Education:4 YEAR Age of Entry : 5 Age of Exit: 9 Structure of School System : Basic / Primary Type of School : Basic (Primary) Education School Length of program in years : 4 Diploma Awarded: Basic Education Diploma Primary Education TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 2013-1-GB1-COM13-25248 The purpose of primary education is to ensure that every Turkish child acquires the basic knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits to become a good citizen, is raised in line with the national moral concepts and is prepared for life and for the next education level parallel to his/her interests and skills.They have a 4-year curriculum and prepare children for future higher education. Secondary education is compulsory for all citizens, boys or girls, and is given free of charge in public schools. Secondary Education TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 Length of programs in years: 4 Age level from: 9 to 13 The purpose of secondary education is to give students a minimum common culture, to identify individual and social problems, to search for solutions, to raise awareness in order to contribute to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country and to prepare the students for higher education, for profession, for life and for business in line with their interests and skills. SECONDARY EDUCATION TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN TURKEY

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1 COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT STORYTELLING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY 2013-2015 KIREHR MLL ETM MDRL WWW.ARGE40.COM KIREHR YUSUF DEMR BLM VE SANAT MERKEZ ADRESS: MEDRESE MAH. MELKGAZ CAD.NO:7 MERKEZ/KIREHR TEL: 0386 2133207 FAX: 0386 2133214 E-POSTA:kirsehirbilsem40@hotmail.com WEB:www.kirsehirbilsem.meb.k12.tr