Family Education and New Lesson Plan in Universities from YÖK and the Ministry

According to the statement made by YÖK, within the scope of the protocol signed with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, it was requested to expand training, seminars, information and awareness activities in cooperation with universities and the Ministry's provincial directorates.

Within the scope of the studies, it is envisaged that training will be provided to university students and university staff who are preparing for marriage within the framework of the "Pre-Marriage Education Program".

Within the scope of the "Family Education Program" at universities, it is planned to disseminate training, seminars and information activities consisting of 28 modules in 5 fields: education-communication, health, law, media and economics.

Within the scope of the "Modular Family Training Program", closed group trainings for mothers and fathers will be held for 9-12 weeks with groups of maximum 30 people.

Open group trainings for university students aim to support knowledge and skills in the fields of family life, healthy communication and personal development.

Promotion and awareness activities will also be carried out at universities to ensure that university students are informed about the services, programs and support mechanisms offered by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

In the letter sent in this context, universities were asked to carry out activities that will improve students' basic knowledge and skills regarding their personal, social and family lives, in cooperation with the Ministry.

In line with the "Decade of Family and Population" vision, it is also planned to create a new course for university students.

It is predicted that adding a compulsory or elective course to university curricula within the framework of the "Life Skills for Young People" theme can increase students' knowledge and awareness on communication, problem solving, decision making, time management, coping with stress and financial planning.

If the course is deemed appropriate, joint work can be carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services.