Yusuf Tekin outlines new Turkish education model and Turkic world ties

Turkish National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has detailed the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ (Century of Türkiye Education Model) during an appearance on the TRT AVAZ program ‘Vizyon 2040’. Tekin emphasized a shift in the national curriculum from rote memorization to a skill-based approach, stating that the goal is for students to apply knowledge toward justice, wisdom, and truth in daily life.

Tekin stressed the importance of integrating historical educational heritage with modern pedagogical innovations to ensure the model aligns with the country's social structure. He warned that ignoring historical accumulation would result in a model that fails to resonate with the societal fabric.

Regarding regional relations, Tekin highlighted the importance of strengthening cultural and historical ties with the Turkic world. He expressed concerns that the term ‘Central Asia’ can undermine the fraternal legal bonds between Turkey and Turkic states. To support these connections, new educational resources, including the ‘Turkic World Culture Atlas’, are being distributed to approximately 12–13 million middle and high school students. Efforts are also underway to translate these materials into the languages of other Turkic states.