SCHOOL LIFE

What age did/do you have to start school? And what is the compulsory school leaving age?• Grandparents: Between 7-11/12

• Parents: Between 7-11

• Teenagers: Between 7-14

In order to graduate school (Grandparents)

• What exams did you have to take?

• No exams.Evaluated according to the grades.

• What subjects did you have to take?

• There weren’t any departments.Turkish and maths were compulsory.

• What qualification did you get?

• Knowledge / Sport / Cultural Activities

• What was the minimum mark for passing the exams?

• 5 out of 10 or• Very Good/Good/Avarage/Weak/Failed

In order to graduate school (Parents)

• What exams did you have to take?

• the whole exams of all the subjects.

• What subjects did you have to take?

• Basic subjects (Turkish grammar-Maths-History-Geography-English)

• What qualification did you get?

• Sports (Athletism) – Cultural Activities (Playing musical instruments)

• What was the minimum mark for passing the exams?

• 5 out of 10

In order to graduate school (Teenagers)• What exams do you have to take?

• You have to pass the whole exams in all the lessons.

• What subjects do you have to take?

• Department of science (Maths,Physics,Chemistry,Biology)• Department of Turkish and Maths

(History,Turkish,Literature,Geography,Philosophy&Psychology&Socialogy)

• Department of Turkish and Maths (Maths,Geography,Turkish Liteature,Philosophy,History)

• Department of English Language (English,English Literature)• Maths,Turkish grammar and English are compulsory in all kinds of

departmants.

• What qualification do you get?

• Knowledge – Sports and Cultural Activities.

• What is the minimum mark for passing the exams?

• 45 out of 100• 2,5 out of 5

How is/was the marking system?

• Grandparents: Oral & written Exams.

• Parents: Oral & Written Exams. Term papers.

• Teenagers : Oral & Written Exams. Performance

Tasks/works.

What subjects did/do you have to study in high school? What subjects could/can you choose to study?• Grandparents: There weren’t any selective

courses. Religion/Social

Science/Turkish/Maths/Citizenship are compulsory

• Parents: Religion was selective. Language courses were selective Turkish & Maths were compulsory

• Teenagers: Turkish grammar is compulsory. Selective courses are mentioned

before

Did you use to wear a uniform? If yes, describe it (Grandparents) • They used to wear a uniform.They had to wear

black uniform and white collar.

Did you use to wear a uniform? If yes, describe it (Parents)

• Yes-suit for boys / dress for girls.

Do you wear a uniform? If yes, describe it (Teenagers)

• Uniform: We/They have to wear grey trousers,dark skirts,blue jacket,and white shirt.

How did/do you feel about wearing a uniform?

• Grandparents: It was difficult.I liked it and thought that it was necessary.It was cheap and easy to get it.

• Parents: It was boring but necessary.

• Teenagers: We think that it is unnecessary.

What methods did/do teachers use in classes?

• Grandparents: • Teacher oriented• Plays and games with the guidance of

teachers• Group Work

• Parents :• Teacher oriented• Group work• Poirwork

• Teenager:• Teacher oriented• Group work• Poir work• The use of media

How much were/are parents involved in your school life and how?

• Grandparents: They were mostly illegible.Because of poverty,they couldn’t involve in our education.

• Parents: They weren’t active in their school life. So they didn’t porticipate in our school life as well.

• Teenager: They are closely in contact with teachers and the directors.They always encourage and support us.

Were/are there any physical punishments? If yes, what sort of punishments?

• Grandparents: Yes for example:• Standing on a single foot• Hitting /Scolding• Pulling the ears• Getting out of the class• Waiting in a class after school

• Parents: Yes: %50 No: %50 If yes: getting out of the

class Physical punishments

• Teenagers: No.

Informing the parents Warning/warned by teachers Shouting at

What were/are the main reasons for being punished in any way? • Grandparents:• Being late• Not doing homework• Not coming to class• Having argument• Being unrespectful to teachers

• Parents :• Because of improper haircut and long hair• Not having a tie• Having arguments• Not obeying the school rules• Cheating• Being absent

• Teenagers• Some students state that they haven’t been punished

so far.• Not doing homework• Not obeying the school rules• Not studying

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