Exploring the Views of Early Childhood and Primary Education Teachers on Teaching Migrant Students

• In Event: Meeting the Needs: Centering Multiple Dimensions of Language

Abstract

This research aimed to examine teachers’ experiences and reflections on the challenges of working with children from migration backgrounds. Teachers working in early childhood and primary schools participated in the study by answering a set of questions regarding different components of pedagogical practices. Their answers were analyzed thematically. This paper discusses four interrelated themes of challenges at teacher level, school and program level, teacher training level, and practice level. This study sheds light on teachers’ perspectives and reveals the challenges of teaching migrant students from a culturally sensitive framework. Hopefully, it will contribute to teacher training and curriculum planning. Also, the research results may prompt a further step towards developing sustainable, culturally sensitive educational policy efforts.

Authors

• Büşra Gündeş Orman, Istanbul Aydin University

• Alperen Senol, Istanbul Aydin University