The National Education Academy opened its doors to teacher candidates as of yesterday. The preparatory training, which started with the first lesson given by the Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, was implemented simultaneously in 12 application centers in 7 provinces. Minister Tekin, who met with teacher candidates at the Sultanahmet Training and Application Center in Istanbul, also addressed other centers via live connection. Minister Tekin defined teaching as “a covenant established in conscience” and emphasized that the profession is not only limited to transferring knowledge, but also plays a decisive role in the construction of a generation. Stating that teacher candidates are on the verge of a great responsibility, Tekin stated that this process should not be seen as an ordinary educational phase. One of the most striking aspects of the National Education Academy will be its structure that aims to close the gap between theoretical knowledge and classroom practice. Explaining that the program is planned to include approximately 600 hours of practice and 480 hours of direct teaching experience, Tekin said that teacher candidates will be better equipped for the field. The academy program is not limited to field knowledge only. A wide range of content is offered, from democracy culture to guidance, from family communication to critical thinking, from artificial intelligence to data-based evaluation. Thus, it is aimed to train teacher candidates with a versatile perspective.

FROM ROOTS TO THE FUTURE
Tekin also touched upon the Türkiye Century Education Model in his speech and stated that the new approach is based on a structure that integrates knowledge with skill and skill with value. Emphasizing that education is not only limited to academic success, Tekin stated that it is also considered as a process that strengthens cultural continuity and social memory.

NEW THRESHOLD FOR TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION
Emphasizing that the National Education Academy is not a structure that replaces universities, Tekin stated that the aim is to ensure that teachers who are new to the profession go through a stronger preparation process. The academy aims to establish a strong interaction basis between experienced teachers and new graduates. With the new model, the transition to teaching process is no longer just an appointment phase, but is transformed into a planned, practice-oriented and holistic preparation period.

Ibn Haldun University, which provides quality education in 18 different languages ​​from Arabic to Chinese with its languages ​​school as well as many faculties such as Law, Communication and Islamic faculties in Türkiye, added Yalova to Türkiye’s first Language Village project chain. The opening was attended by Ibn Haldun University Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Dr. İrfan Gündüz, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, University Rector Prof. Dr. Atilla Arkan, IHU Language Schools Director Dr. In addition to Furkan Alpat and the academic staff, students and many citizens attended. There are 88 bungalows and 230 rooms in the Language Village, along with 21 classrooms and conference halls.

ALTERNATIVE TO ABROAD
Speaking at the opening, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, stated that Language Village is one of the projects they have dreamed of since the establishment of the university. Pointing out that the most important element in language learning is need and the right environment, Erdoğan said, “Even if there are the best teachers and materials, success cannot be achieved if the person does not feel the need to learn that language. We have created an environment that meets this need here.” Stating that they aim to offer the opportunity to learn a language without going abroad with the Language Village, Erdoğan stated that the project will provide services in different languages ​​and with a wider capacity in the future.

‘THIS IS A BEGINNING’
Speaking at the program, Rector Atilla Arkan stated that the university attaches great importance to language education and said that the Language Village is an important part of this vision. Arkan stated that this model will be further expanded with language education centers established in different geographies.

LANGUAGE TRAINING BASED ON 24 HOURS
IHU Language Schools Director Dr. stated that the Language Village, where foreign languages ​​will be learned by experiencing them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, will be open to everyone from 7 to 70, as well as primary, secondary, high school and university students. Furkan Alpat said, “The Language Village has a comprehensive structure that appeals to different age groups. Everyone can benefit from this experience. The aim here is for our students to learn the target language by experiencing it in a safe and protected environment, in accordance with our own cultural and moral values, without going to England or America.”

While there is chaos all over the world due to the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, the heart of world politics will beat in Istanbul. Parliament speakers and politicians from 157 countries will attend the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which will be held in Istanbul on 15-19 April. Türkiye will host the IPU again, of which 183 countries are members, after 30 years. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will meet with parliamentary speakers and foreign delegation heads at a dinner at Dolmabahçe Palace on Thursday. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), Numan Kurtulmuş, spoke at the IPU Executive Committee meeting yesterday. Stating that the concepts of “nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations” in the theme of the 152nd General Assembly are not just an aspiration, but a responsibility entrusted to parliaments, Kurtulmuş said, “Raising our voice against injustice and conflicts and developing new ideas for a better world is our responsibility to future generations.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the final of the Ideathon Competition organized by the AK Party Central Women’s Branch Presidency:

The family, which has been targeted by certain groups around the world in recent years, is the center of action and strength of society. A small break in the rings of the chain extending from the individual to the family, from the family to the nation, will, God forbid, bring about problems that will take many years to repair and compensate.

For this reason, we must not forget that every attack against the family also targets the backbone of the nation and the state. In this respect, we see the preservation of the family institution and family values ​​as a matter of national security and survival.

Today, addiction in its different types is one of the top threats to the family. That’s why we attach great importance to the fight against the disease of addiction. We work hard to keep our families, especially our children and young people, away from addiction, from virtual betting and gambling to social media, from tobacco products to alcohol and drugs.

New addictions such as screen addiction and endless scrolling have devastating effects, especially on our young children.

ADDICTION IS AT A SERIOUS DIMENSION

The addiction problem is serious. According to the World Health Organization, 1.25 billion adults worldwide currently use tobacco products. Every year, more than 8 million people in the world die due to diseases related to tobacco use. Field studies show that, unfortunately, the age of starting smoking has decreased in Türkiye in recent years, thanks to the influence of electronic cigarettes. Children pay their school fees here. I regret to say that mothers and fathers invest their children’s livelihood in the disease called smoking. Our citizens benefit from their health, and our country benefits from a huge economic resource worth billions of lira.

WE WILL ACHIEVE IT WITH DETERMINATION

Virtual betting, games of chance and gambling addiction are serious problems. In November, we implemented the action plan to combat illegal betting, games of chance and gambling in the virtual environment. The data of the first 6 months indicate that the problem has begun to be brought under control thanks to the administrative, financial and legal measures we have taken. We see this as evidence that we are on the right track, and we continue to resolutely crack down on illegal betting, games of chance and gambling.

CHP IS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS

President Erdoğan reacted to CHP leader Özel’s statements with the statement he shared on social media:

If the CHP Chairman really wants to benefit the nation and women, he should stop bothering with the names of the ministries. Let him be busy with the corruption, bribery, extortion and harassment scandals that surround his party like a cancer cell.

If he wants to establish a structure, of course, if he can find enough staff, he should immediately establish a “presidency of purification from corruption” within his party. In this way, he would both follow the purification advice of his predecessor Kılıçdaroğlu and provide a service to the citizens.

But unfortunately, the main opposition party of this country cannot escape the control of criminal organizations established for profit purposes.

We, on behalf of our country’s politics, are saddened by the miserable situation in which the CHP, which boasts that “We are the party founded by Gazi Mustafa Kemal”, has been reduced to under the current administration. Resul Ekrem ŞAHAN / ANKARA

During the meeting held at the hotel where the General Assembly will be held, Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş stated that the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Australia will be celebrated next year, and that this meaningful anniversary can be used as an opportunity to further develop bilateral relations.

Kurtulmuş invited his counterpart Dick to the Anzac Day events and the Turkish Grand National Assembly next year.

TBMM Speaker Kurtulmuş also emphasized that the Turkish community in Australia, with a population of approximately 150 thousand, is an important element that strengthens the ties between the countries.

Emphasizing that the inclusion of 11 more Western countries among the countries that recognize Palestine during the High Level Conference held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly last year was important for keeping the Palestinian issue and the two-state solution alive, Kurtulmuş stated that they were pleased to have Australia among these countries and appreciated their stance.

During the meeting, cooperation in international assemblies with Australia was also discussed.