Teaching the Poor in Turkey: A Phenomenological Insight

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Foreign Countries; Phenomenology; Elementary School Teachers; Elementary School Students; Poverty; Focus Groups; Interviews; Observation; Teacher Role; Qualitative Research; At Risk Students; Teaching Conditions

1554-5210

The purpose of this study was to analyze how primary school classroom teachers experienced teaching poor students. This study was designed in a phenomenological approach. To fulfill the aim of the study, in-depth and focus group interviews were held as well as classroom observations. The data gathered through interviews and observations was firstly transcribed and then content analyzing technique was embraced to be able to reach meaningful themes. As a result of analyzing process, two main themes were emerged. One of these themes was identified as 'education and poverty', and the other theme was identified as 'effects of poverty.'

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60

2018

EJ1177283