Education problems faced by parents of international students in Turkey


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This study aimed to identify the problems parents of foreign citizens in Turkey faced when receiving general education and to provide suggestions for their solution. This study used a qualitative research method, a holistic pattern of multiple states, and an easily accessible sample of states. The study's working group consisted of 10 parents of students aged 6 to 11 years old with foreign nationals in the 2020-2021 academic year in public schools in the provincial center of Antalya. The research data was collected using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. As a result of the study, parents of foreign citizens expressed their opinions about the insufficient number of Turkish lessons, language problems, adaptation, problems of communication between parents and teachers, and problems of school management with parents. The proposals of foreign parents to solve the problems that arise during education first explain the preparation for the Turkish language for foreign students or its provision in October as an additional course.

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2025-03-17

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Akunova, Z., & Karataş, S. (2025). Education problems faced by parents of international students in Turkey . Journal of Action Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research, 4(1), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15025301