Evaluating an English Language Teaching Program in terms of Peace Education

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the new English Language Teaching Program (ELTP) of the 12th grade in Turkey in terms of peace education. It was designed as qualitative research. The new ELTP of the 12th grade was used to collect data. The data were analyzed through document analysis. The findings indicated that the new ELTP was integrated with peace education in its nine units through the themes, target language functions, and learning objectives of the units. The findings also showed that the new ELTP could teach students personal peace, peace with the human family, and peace with nature. The findings were discussed in light of the literature.