Examination of auxiliary teaching materials in the field of Turkish at science and art centres in terms of text types

Abstract

This study examines the types of texts in the auxiliary teaching materials used in the Turkish language field at Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM). Content analysis was utilized as the qualitative research method. Data were collected by analyzing all texts in the auxiliary teaching materials prepared for BİLSEM students. Text types in Turkish Language Teaching Programs and the literature are classified as original and special, narrative, informative, and poetry texts. The study identified the types of texts in the auxiliary teaching materials in the Turkish language field that were published digitally by the Directorate of Special Talents Development of the Ministry of National Education. The results indicate that most materials contain narrative and informative/instructive texts. At the same time, there is insufficient inclusion of original and special texts that could serve as resources for creative writing and reading. This is a significant shortcoming in developing students' writing skills and literary appreciation. Therefore, it is recommended that teaching materials be diversified and text types be included as resources for creative writing and reading activities.