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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2020, Vol. 16(5) 426-442

Education of Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey: Reflections From the Application

Davut Gürel & Yasemin Büyükşahin

pp. 426 - 442   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2020.277.26   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2005-15-0002.R1

Published online: October 09, 2020  |   Number of Views: 305  |  Number of Download: 644


Abstract

The goal of this research is to take a close look at the issue of immigration and education; views of 19 Turkish teachers who give education to Syrian refugee children in Turkey are analyzed for this purpose. It is attempted to determine the current problems in refugee education in Turkey and present solution suggestions. It is determined that the Turkish teachers didn’t receive any kind of proper training during university education and they received a two-week training before starting the education process. On the other hand, it is observed that gender is a significant determiner in the relations between Turkish and Syrian teachers in the education environment. According to the data, most of the students have violent behavioral disorders (ex. Bullying) and psychological problems; it is determined that it is highly important to support the emotional needs of students, especially the ones who witnessed violence acts back in Syria.

Keywords: Education, Syrian Refugees, Turkey


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APA 6th edition
Gurel, D. & Buyuksahin, Y. (2020). Education of Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey: Reflections From the Application . International Journal of Progressive Education, 16(5), 426-442. doi: 10.29329/ijpe.2020.277.26

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Gurel, D. and Buyuksahin, Y. (2020). Education of Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey: Reflections From the Application . International Journal of Progressive Education, 16(5), pp. 426-442.

Chicago 16th edition
Gurel, Davut and Yasemin Buyuksahin (2020). "Education of Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey: Reflections From the Application ". International Journal of Progressive Education 16 (5):426-442. doi:10.29329/ijpe.2020.277.26.

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