Minister Yusuf Tekin defends new national education curriculum

Turkish National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has defended the implementation of the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ curriculum, stating that the reforms aim to raise a generation that values national and spiritual principles alongside academic success.

Speaking in Hakkari, Tekin emphasized that the revised curriculum is designed to foster unity and brotherhood among students, preventing social alienation. He noted that while the changes have faced criticism from certain groups, the goal remains to strengthen national unity and respect for human rights, which he believes will ultimately accelerate Turkey's economic and social development.

Tekin also highlighted Turkey's progress in educational infrastructure and human resources. He cited the 2025 OECD education report, noting that Turkey has reached a significant position among OECD member countries regarding the number of students per classroom and students per teacher, positioning the nation as one of the leading countries in terms of human resource capacity in the sector.