The Issue of Epistemology in Context of Pragmatists Philosophy in the Applied Models of Curriculum Development in Turkey

Abstract

In this study, it was examined how curriculum development models implemented in Turkey make possible understanding of knowledge in the dimensions of methodological structure, integrated institutional structure, and effect to teaching practice in terms of epistemology within pragmatism. In this context, the study was carried out based on literature review. The data were obtained from the related literature concerning curriculum development models implemented in Turkey and epistemology discourse within pragmatism. The data collected were identified via descriptive analysis and interpreted comparatively. Firstly, study findings were examined curriculum development models implemented in Turkey to dimensions of methodological structure, integrated institutional structure, and effects to teaching practice. Secondly, compared with the discourse of epistemology related to essence, source, and methodology of knowledge within pragmatism, it was determined the understanding of knowledge that it makes possible. According to these findings, it was discussed the understanding of knowledge that models make possible it terms of personal-social effects at macro level.