Opinions of Resident Foreign Parents Living in Antalya on The Turkish Learning Process

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the views of parents on foreign children's language, school adjustment and social skills by considering the level of certain different skills in the educational environment of foreign children included in the education system. In the research, the qualitative research method depending on the situation pattern was used and the opinions of the parents of 20 foreign children were taken. Interviews were conducted through a semi-structured interview form, and direct quotations were included in the study. Expert opinions on the relevant measurement tool were received and five questions were asked within the scope of the research. The parents of 20 students studying at primary and secondary schools in the city of Antalya were determined according to the criterion sampling method. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. Content analysis; coding of the data, finding the themes, arranging the codes and themes, defining and interpreting the findings took place in four stages. According to the results of the research, the parents stated that the most important factor that negatively affects the language, school adaptation and social skills of foreign students is not knowing Turkish. For this reason, it has been stated that in order to improve the social skills of foreign students, it is necessary to teach Turkish to all foreign students first, and then move on to other skills training.