Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, cilt.57, sa.2, ss.805-852, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study aimed to evaluate the Olgun Çocuk Magazine [Mature Child Magazine] (1935) within the scope of efforts to raise children's consciousness of the nation and history through document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. The magazine, which released its first issue on February 16, 1935, concluded its publication with the 13th and final issue on May 25, 1935. The main sections found in each issue of the magazine are Let's Get to Know the Elders of the Nation, One Mustafa Against a Thousand Enemies, Pictures and Cinema, In the Land of Animals, Scholar Investigates, Adventures of Yumurcak, Our Own Writings, and Riddles and Puzzles. The research concludes that the magazine directly reflects the understanding and conditions of its time, includes subtexts related to the Surname Law (1934) and efforts to simplify the language, touches upon the Battle of Çanakkale and War of Independence, emphasizes the virtues of the Turkish nation and the importance of Atatürk as a leader, and attempts to instill national and historical consciousness in children through these themes. Children are viewed as little adults, an effort is made to impart a consciousness reflecting the historical context, and it is emphasized that they can accomplish even the most challenging tasks. Additionally, the magazine contains sections, as mentioned above, designed for the entertainment and enjoyment of children.