Syrian refugee children in public schools in Trabzon Cover Image

Geçici koruma kapsamındaki Suriyeli çocukların Trabzon devlet okullarındaki durumu
Syrian refugee children in public schools in Trabzon

Author(s): Mine Gözübüyük Tamer
Subject(s): School education, Social differentiation, Migration Studies, Sociology of Education
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Temporary protection; Syrians children; education;

Summary/Abstract: The civil war and conflict environment in Syria, which has continued since March 2011, has led to the refuge of millions of Syrian citizens in their neighboring countries. As of 2017, the number of Syrians who have been taken into temporary protection coverage in Turkey has exceeded 3 million. In such a massive immigration, children in school age constitute almost one third of the population. In line with the prolongation of the civil war in Syria and the subsequent residence of those who migrate to Turkey, it is necessary to be included in the education system of these children. This study aims to take the Syrian children who are in temporary shelter in the school age and focus their problems, expectations and demands on their education process. In addition, the experiences of school principals and teachers were also included in the study of the children they attend. The research is limited to the Syrian students studying in the six primary schools (primary and secondary) affiliated to the Trabzon Provincial Directorate of National Education between March-April 2016 and the school principals and teachers working in these schools. An in-depth interview technique was used during the gathering of the data in the field survey to determine the school administrators, teachers and students involved in the subject. Particularly, students were interviewed both individually and in focus. In this context, within the scope of policy development for the rights of temporary protection children, preparation and implementation of an effective training program, preparation and development of training materials, regular and direct monitoring activities, awareness of access to training processes.

  • Issue Year: 4/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 119-152
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Turkish