Istanbul Medeniyet University became one of the partners of the “Parent School” project carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education. On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 80 psychological counselors and guidance teachers working in all districts of Istanbul were trained as trainers to improve their professional knowledge and skills with the trainer training event held at Hasan Polatkan Conference Hall of our University.
With 2025 being designated as the “Year of the Family” in Turkey, the project, which aims to inform parents, one of the most important stakeholders in education, in many areas such as protection from addictions, conscious use of technology, psychological well-being, social responsibilities, environmental education, hygiene and healthy nutrition, started with the training of trainers to strengthen the school and family bond. In the 3-day program, a free vocational training for teachers was provided by the academics of our University. During the trainings, seminars, presentations and module introductions were organized for teachers to support students’ emotional and social development as well as their academic success. In these trainings, education was not only student-oriented, but also addressed in a broader perspective; it was aimed to ensure that guidance teachers and psychological counselors also communicate more effectively with families.
Istanbul Medeniyet University, which supports the Parent School project with its education activities and facilities, plans to further develop this project developed by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education for kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools and high schools and carry it to the university level. This education system aims to develop education programs that will include our students and academic/administrative staff as well as mothers and fathers.
