The Components of the Resistance Literature in the Elementary School Curriculum

Resistance literature and wise confrontation with it is one of the goals of the educational and political field in the documents of fundamental transformation of education, based on which the curriculum developers seek to create children's thoughts and behavior. The present study, which was conducted by content analysis method aims to identify the level of attention to the components of sustainability literature in the statistical population, including six first to sixth grade elementary school books. Also the presentation ways for the concepts of patriotism, design of religious concepts and symbols and national symbols were investigated. Most of the other components, and keeping the memories of the revolution and the holy defense alive, hope for the future, invitation to struggle and invitation to unity are emphasized less than other components. Therefore, based on the goals stated in the education documents and the behavioral characteristics of primary children, it is suggested that this combination be revised.