Things to Know About the ÇEDES Project
Recently, it has caused great public debate CEDES Project, continues to have an important place in the education community. Eğitim-Bir-Sen Branch No. 1 President Ali Kaya, made a comprehensive statement about the content and purpose of the project, emphasizing the role and importance of this project in education. So, what is CEDES and what is it not? Here are the answers to this question.
Definition and Purpose of the CEDES Project
CEDES, “I am sensitive to my environment, I protect my values” It is an abbreviation of the expression. The project has many legal bases, primarily the National Education Fundamental Law No. 1739. Its aim is for students to embrace, protect and develop national, human, spiritual and cultural values. In this context, it is aimed to raise individuals equipped with skills appropriate to the requirements of the age. In addition, science ve culture It aims to raise individuals who are sensitive in their field and who have adopted moral and human values.
Core Values of the CEDES Project
The ÇEDES Project targets the following values:
- Modesty
- Respect
- Aesthetic
- Justice
- Honesty
- Freedom
- Responsibility
- Cleaning
- Healthy lifestyle
- Patience
- Love
- Friendship
- Patriotism
- Solidarity
- Diligence
- Privacy
Voluntary Basis of the Project
The CEDES Project is based on volunteering for teachers and students. This means that participation is not mandatory. Students and teachers choose to participate in the project entirely on their own will. This ensures that the project is carried out in a free environment and allows participants to relate it to their own values.
Activities included in the scope of the project
The activities to be carried out within the scope of the project aim to contribute to the social and cultural development of the students. Within the scope of ÇEDES, various activities are organized in schools and through these activities, the social sensitivity of the students is increased. For example, nearby faith centers, elderly care homes and other value centers can be visited. Such visits help students to get to know different cultures and values.
Criticisms and Responses to the CEDES Project
Some unions have described the CEDES Project as an anti-secular and anti-science practice. However, most of these criticisms stem from a lack of understanding of the content and purpose of the project. CEDES emphasizes the importance of values education in education and emphasizes universal human values, not the influence of religious elements in the teaching of these values. The values presented to students are values that do not conflict with secularism, but rather contribute to the social development of individuals.
As a result
The CEDES Project is a study that highlights the importance of values education in education and provides opportunities for students and teachers. Although it has caused controversy in the education community, the ultimate goal of the project is to raise individuals who are sensitive to society and who protect their values. In this context, education workers and parents should evaluate the opportunities provided by the project and support such studies for the future of our children.
