Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research

Yazarlar: Nevin GÜNER YILDIZ YILDIZ, Tüncay TUTUK, Serhat ODLUYURT

Konular:Eğitim, Eğitim Araştırmaları

Anahtar Kelimeler:Action research,Preschool education,Special education,Special education kindergarten,Educational problems,Teacher education

Özet: This study aimed to solve problems related to organizational aspects and educational planning and implementation at a public special education kindergarten in Turkey. Action research was carried out in the study, which focused on stakeholder involvement to solve problems, by a team composed of the school principal, teachers, two faculty members who are associate professors in the field of special education and a research assistant. Through this research process, actions were planned and practised to increase the quality of education, improve teachers’ problem-solving skills, increase parents’ involvement and participation at school and to realize the goals of effective special education practices. Data were collected via participant observations, field notes, meeting records and research logs. In addition, a focus group interview was held with teachers and a semi-structured interview was conducted with the school principal at the end of the process to determine their views. The obtained data were analyzed by conducting content analysis. Based on findings, it was determined that action research can be used to solve problems experienced at schools, teachers can implement more effective teaching practices by taking advantage of the process and they can cope more effectively with students’ behavior problems.

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