Darwin’s evolution theory will be removed from Turkish biology textbooks in high schools starting next year. The Minister of National Education for the Islamic rooted Turkish government, Ismet Yılmaz, announced a new curriculum for the 2017-2018 school academic year. Yilmaz said that Darwin’s findings are “just a theory”: “Darwin’s work is based only on theory. In fact, this is the same as a Big Bang theory in physics. These issues require a separate discussion outside of the school curriculum“ SOL.org reports: EVOLUTION THEORY EXCLUDED The new curriculum draft brings some radical changes: -The failed coup attempt will be included in Social Studies courses starting from the 6th grade. – The overall academic difficulty is reduced. – Evolution Theory is excluded from Biology courses. The related unit named “The Origins of Life and the Evolution” is replaced with “Living Beings and Environment”. The reactionary transformation experienced in the last 14 years in Turkey brings about significant results. 31.2 percent of Turkish students under 15 years old underperformed in mathematics, sciences and reading, according to the PISA test. Turkey scored 420 points on the math test and ranked 49th out of 72 countries. Turkey was also 52nd in science and 50th in reading. According to Turkish Education Association [...]
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